Table 2 Questionnaire survey results of students who matriculated in 2016
Question | Options | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Do you think the pictures in the textbook clearly express the morphological characteristics of the teeth? | Absolutely 0% | Mostly 13.04% | Somewhat 43.48% | Not at all 43.48% |
2. Are you fully aware of the names and locations of the anatomical structures in the pictures? | Absolutely 0% | Mostly 39.13% | Somewhat 56.52% | Not at all 4.35% |
3. Can you find the text that corresponds to the pictures? | All 0% | Mostly 34.78% | Somewhat 65.22% | Not at all 0% |
4. Do you think the teaching aids and video animation are helpful in understanding the anatomy of teeth? | Very helpful 60.87% | Mostly helpful 30.34% | Less helpful 8.69% | Not helpful 0% |
5. Do you think the 3D-printed tooth models are helpful in mastering the anatomy of teeth in class? | Very helpful 78.26% | Mostly helpful 17.39% | Less helpful 4.35% | Not helpful 0% |
6. Do you think the 3D-printed tooth models are helpful for carving the plaster teeth? | Very helpful 86.96% | Mostly helpful 4.35% | Less helpful 8.69% | Not helpful 0% |
7. What do you think are the advantages of a 3D-printed dental model? (multiple choice) | It is more stereoscopic than pictures in textbook 91.30% | The anatomical morphology and features are clear 73.91% | It could be used as a direct sample when carving 100% | It facilitated direct comparison between different teeth 86.96% |