Boosting performance through Quick Align solutions

Dental simulation training has become a fundamental part of undergraduate dental education. Traditional mounting systems, particularly those using Plaster of Paris (POP), have long been the gold standard. However, POP presents various limitations, such as brittleness, poor retention, difficulty in a...

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Main Authors: Mohamed Zohdi, Noorharliana, Abdul Halim, Aida Adriana, Bonit, Mazli, Ayoub, Afzan Adilah
Format: Book Section
Language:en
Published: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Negeri Sembilan 2025
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Online Access:https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/119893/1/119893.pdf
https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/119893/
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Summary:Dental simulation training has become a fundamental part of undergraduate dental education. Traditional mounting systems, particularly those using Plaster of Paris (POP), have long been the gold standard. However, POP presents various limitations, such as brittleness, poor retention, difficulty in alignment, time-consuming procedures, and lack of reusability. This paper introduces Quick Align, an innovative simulation model that uses epoxy resin with a magnetic metal attachment to overcome these challenges. This model allows efficient mounting and realignment of extracted human teeth while ensuring strong retention in the phantom head simulator. It also incorporates features for radiograph-taking and improved compatibility with operative protocols like rubber dam application. Survey results revealed significant improvements in stability, efficiency, and user satisfaction, making Quick Align a sustainable, cost-effective, and educationally valuable solution.