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.

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Journal of Dental Education
Published
2026-02-10
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https://doi.org/10.1002/jdd.70163
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Dental Research and COVID-19
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Comparing Digital Reduction Guides and Free‐Hand Techniques for Predoctoral Crown Preparation Accuracy

Xiaoyue Shi, Chenxuan Wei, Shuncong Xu
Journal of Dental Education
Dental Research and COVID-19
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Comparing Digital Reduction Guides and Free‐Hand Techniques for Predoctoral Crown Preparation Accuracy

Xiaoyue Shi, Chenxuan Wei, Shuncong Xu
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Abstract

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.

Journal of Dental Education
Hess (United States) (US), University of Michigan (US)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 60%
Dental Research and COVID-19
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