Evaluación de estrategias pedagógicas para reforzar el conocimiento de los aspectos estéticos que tienen los estudiantes de odontología

Abstract

Introduction: Due to the lack of knowledge among students regarding the anatomical parameters required for performing restorations in the anterior-superior sector, knowledge that should be acquired from academia, it is important for students to receive this information as explicitly as possible. Additionally, acquiring this information in an innovative manner is crucial for enhancing effectiveness in theoretical understanding and clinical practice. Objective: To compare the impact of three pedagogical strategies aimed at reinforcing knowledge of aesthetic aspects in anterior teeth among dental students at Santo Tomás University in 2023. Materials and Methods: An experimental study of the randomized controlled clinical trial type was conducted with a sample of 44 eighth-semester students from Santo Tomás University during the period II-2023. Data collection was performed using a digital questionnaire instrument via the Microsoft Forms application, both before and after the application of the three pedagogical strategies, to assess their impact on students' knowledge levels. Results: The median age of the participants was 21.5 years. Before the interventions, only two participants achieved a high level of knowledge, whereas after the strategies were implemented, this level was observed in 18 students. All three pedagogical strategies demonstrated a similar impact on the topic of dental aesthetics. Conclusions: Regardless of the similarity in the impact of the three pedagogical strategies, it is noteworthy that the master class has greater academic reach. This is due to the interaction and direct intervention with the teacher, which stands out in the students' experience. They find in this space the opportunity to resolve doubts and concerns immediately.