title: Restoflex--a revolutionary change in preclinical practice for restorative dentistry and endodontics.
abstract: Preclinical exercises are very important for the dental students in order to master various dental techniques. The objective of this article is to introduce a new preclinical working model named Restoflex. It is especially designed for the students to carry out various restorative and endodontic procedures in an environment that closely simulate clinical situations. This will help them to provide a smooth transition from preclinical environment to the clinical one. It would also mean an increased confidence level and the efficiency with which the students would deal with their cases.
authors.affiliation: Lecturer, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, ESIC Dental College and Hospital, Rohini, New Delhi, India, e-mail: drshweta6@yahoo.co.in.
authors.forename: Shweta
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jain
authors.affiliation: Private Practitioner, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Imran M
authors.initials: IM
authors.lastname: Khaiser
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davangere, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Sophia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Thakur
authors.affiliation: Reader, Department of Orthodontics, People's Dental College and Hospital, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Shikha
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jain
mesh_terms: D001296:Audiovisual Aids; D003814:Dentistry, Operative / Q000193:education*; D004497:Education, Dental; D004708:Endodontics / Q000193:education*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D008437:Maxilla / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D012826:Silicone Elastomers / Q000737:chemistry; D013335:Students, Dental; D020390:Tooth Socket / Q000033:anatomy & histology
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers