Comparing Digital Reduction Guides and Free‐Hand Techniques for Predoctoral Crown Preparation Accuracy
The custom 3D-printed reduction guide significantly improved both accuracy and efficiency of anterior crown preparation among dental students. These findings support the integration of digitally fabricated guides into preclinical curricula to standardize outcomes and bridge gaps between training and practice through digital workflows.
Authors
- Xiaoyue Shi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7472-400X)
- Chenxuan Wei
- Shuncong Xu
Institutions
- Hess (United States) (US)
- University of Michigan (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Dental Education
- Published
- 2026-02-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/jdd.70163
- Primary Topic
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00