Assessment of Damage of the Adjacent teeth During Preparation by Students at Faculty of Dentistry in Al-Kalamoon Private University

Abstract

Vital considerations are the most important thing to pay attention to during proper preparation. Non-response damage to the axial surfaces of the adjacent teeth may occur during preparation. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate the students' undergraduate of the preparation process steps to avoid this damage. Hence, the idea of ​​this research came from.

Materials and Methods: 70 artificial lower first molars were fixed in an artificial jaw prepared by second-year students of the Faculty of Dentistry, Al-kalamoon Private University. After taking an impression of the artificial jaw using condensing silicone, the mesial and distal surfaces of the teeth adjacent to the prepared tooth were examined using a magnifier x3.

Results: The results showed a slight damage rate of 32.58% in the mesial surface and a clear damage rate of 58.85%. A slight damage rate of 37.14% in the distal surface and a clear damage rate of 55.72%. There were no differences in the damage rates between the two surfaces.

Conclusions: Within the limits of our study, damage to the axial and distal surfaces adjacent to the prepared abutment was found in large proportions. Therefore, it is necessary to give more explanation and clarification using all illustrative means about the importance of preserving the axial surfaces of the adjacent teeth during preparation to avoid irreversible damage.

Key words: Damage-adjacent teeth- preparation