JDSE
Journal of Dental Sciences and Education

The Journal of Dental Sciences and Education deals with General Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Orthodontics, Oral diagnosis and DentomaxilloFacial Radiology, Endodontics, Prosthetic Dentistry, Periodontology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Implantology, Dental Education and other dentistry fields and accepts articles on these topics. Journal of Dental Science and Education publishes original research articles, review articles, case reports, editorial commentaries, letters to the editor, educational articles, and conference/meeting announcements.

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Development of a new teaching tool for visualizing invisible tips by adjusting full dentures
Abstract
Aims: Dental clinical skills include subtle techniques, such as applying an appropriate amount of force depending on the procedure. This study investigated the training effects of using pressure sensors on force magnitude control during the dental procedure.
Methods: Forty-two dental trainees participated in this study. The experimental task was a fit test, assessing the pressure contact of a denture against the mandible. The force applied by each participant was measured using a modified mannequin equipped with a digital force gauge. Fit test training was performed under conditions specifying the presence or absence of fit test material and various degrees of force, with 50 N set as the standard. After training, the ability to control force magnitude was statistically evaluated by examining the error between the specified and actual values.
Results: The presence of the fit test material did not affect the force magnitude, and the time required decreased in proportion to the number of trials. Initially, not all participants were able to apply 50 N without special instructions. However, after training, the measured values exceeded 50 N. The error from the target value was significantly larger when 70 N was designated compared to 50 N. Errors between the specified and actual values obtained at 30–60 N exhibited a decreasing trend in each successive cycle.
Conclusion: Visualized numerical data are effective for developing practical force control. This form of experiential learning may contribute to the early retention of basic dental skills.

Keywords : Clinical competence, dental education, fit test, experiential learning, mannequin simulation

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Article available in :
Volume 4, Issue 1, 2026
Page : 11-16
https://doi.org/10.51271/JDSE-71
Article Information
Received : 14 Eyl 2025
Accepted : 23 Ara 2025
Published : 27 Şub 2026
Corresponding Author :

Mizuki Hoshino: Department of General Dentistry and Clinical Education, Medical and Dental Hospital, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan

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Citation : Hoshino M, Sato M, Nakamura F, Tsuzuno S, Hasegawa M, Fujii N. Development of a new teaching tool for visualizing invisible tips by adjusting full dentures. J Dent Sci Educ. 2026;4(1):11-16.

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