Year : 2018

Volume : Volume 8

Issue : Issue 1

Address for correspondence :
Dr. R Prakash.
dr_prakash@dr.com

Abstract

Aim:  To evaluate the perceived difference in convenience and speed of task completion between the conventional method of setting and the Speed Setting Technique. Materials & Methods:  86 Preclinical students were asked to perform four ideal Class I teeth settings using the conventional method taught to them and were then taught the Speed Setting Technique. They were then asked to perform four more settings, this time using the Speed Setting Technique. The department of periodontics was requested to assist in the final evaluation of esthetics with reference to gingival contours.  A Likert item questionnaire was issued to elicit feedback at the end of each interval of four settings. The student feedback was evaluated for preference of technique and confidence of execution of the task. Results: Statistical Z test analysis revealed a significant p value (0.01684) when comfort levels were evaluated, a p value(0.64552) when time management was evaluated and p values (0.0114,0.02382)  when the number of students capable of mistake identification was evaluated. Introduction of Speed Setting helped boost confidence , induce comfort and allow for better time management with a minor improvement in error management.

Keywords: Newer Perspectives, Preclinical Training, Dentistry.