Evaluation of 3D-Printed Feline Skull Models as Educational Tools for Radiographic Interpretation of Craniomaxillofacial Traumatic Injuries: A Randomized Trial.

This article focuses on a randomized trial evaluating whether the use of three-dimensional (3D)-printed feline skull models, alongside traditional teaching methods, improves veterinary students' ability to interpret skull radiographs and identify anatomical structures and traumatic lesions. Ninety fourth- and fifth-year veterinary students were divided into two groups: one received only 2D teaching materials (PowerPoint and textbooks), while the other also had access to 3D-printed skulls. Both groups showed significant improvement from pre- to post-test, but no significant difference was found between the groups, indicating that 3D-printed models did not enhance radiographic interpretation skills beyond traditional teaching. The study suggests that while 3D models are engaging and appealing, their educational impact in this context may be limited, and further research is needed to clarify their role in veterinary education.