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Comparison of Reaching Methods for TMJ and TMD Education in Dental Students
Sponsor: Sakarya University
Summary
This randomized two-sequence crossover educational study aimed to compare theoretical and practical teaching methods for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) anatomy, temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), and prosthodontic treatment approaches among dental students. A total of 83 third-year dental students were randomly allocated to two groups. Group 1 received theoretical teaching followed by practical teaching, whereas Group 2 received practical teaching followed by theoretical teaching. Both groups received both teaching methods, which covered TMJ anatomy, disc position and function, disc displacement, clinical manifestations, joint mechanics, and prosthodontic treatment approaches. Following completion of both teaching sessions, students completed a 17-item questionnaire evaluating their perceptions of the teaching methods and their preferences regarding the most effective and ideal teaching approach.
Official title: Comparison of Two Different Teaching Methods for Temporomandibular Joint Anatomy, Temporomandibular Disorders and Occlusal Splint Applications Among Dental Students
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
83
Start Date
2026-08-20
Completion Date
2026-08-20
Last Updated
2026-09-16
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Theoretical Teaching
A slide-assisted theoretical teaching session covering temporomandibular joint anatomy, disc position and function, disc displacement with and without reduction, clinical manifestations, joint mechanics, and prosthodontic treatment approaches.
Practical Teaching
A model-assisted hands-on teaching session covering temporomandibular joint anatomy and function, temporomandibular disorders, and prosthodontic treatment approaches, including hands-on fabrication of anterior repositioning and stabilization splints.
Locations (1)
Sakaerya University Faculty of Dentistry
Sakarya, Turkey (Türkiye)