Enhancing Tooth Reduction Skill in Fixed Prosthodontics Using Case-Based Learning Among Dental Students

Enhancing Tooth Reduction Skill in Fixed Prosthodontics Using Case-Based Learning Among Dental Students: A Quasi-Experimental Study

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of CBL compared to traditional lecture-demonstration methods in enhancing the foundational knowledge and practical tooth reduction skills of dental students in fixed prosthodontics. Participants were assigned to an experimental group (n=30) receiving four weekly 90-minute CBL sessions and a control group (n=30) receiving traditional lectures and clinical demonstrations

Inclusion Criteria:

• Undergraduate preclinical dental students enrolled in the fixed prosthodontics course.
• Students who agreed to participate and provided informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Students who had previously received formal training in case-based learning (CBL) methodology.
• Students with more than 25% absence rate in regular prosthodontics classes.
• Students who had previously failed the fixed prosthodontics course.
• Individuals with physical limitations that might affect their performance in practical assessments.