SATISFACTION EVALUATION OF THE MAXILLA TRAINING MODEL FOR SINUS-LIFTED GRAFTING

Abstract

Sinus-lifted grafting surgery is one of the usual procedures in implant surgery. It’s beneficial when a training practice is provided, especially in a simulated model surgery and that could gain the skill before carrying out in the patient. This study aimed to evaluate the satisfaction on the training model for sinus lift surgery using bone substitute materials made from a dental material mixture combined with gingival tissue and sinus membrane substitutes made of natural rubber latex. The study also assessed the satisfaction in the developed bone model in various ratios of mixtures and then followed the high-score formula in fabricating the maxilla model. The results of this study showed the satisfaction scores in the sinus lift surgery performed on the training model were high across all subcategories, ranging from 60% to 90%, with average ratings between 7.2 and 8.9 out of 10. The average score for the gingival procedure was 7.2 to 8.3, for the bone procedure 7.7-8.8, and for the sinus lifting procedure 7.4 to 8.5. According to the results, the study can be concluded that the maxilla training model for sinus lift surgery developed from bone substitute materials made from a dental material mixture with gingival tissue and sinus membrane substitutes made from natural rubber latex received high satisfaction ratings and is suitable for training before performing procedures on patients.