Dental Models

Dental models are a necessity in dental or orthodontics offices

Dental models are used for two main purposes: as anatomical representations to explain procedures and treatments in the dental field and anatomically correct casts of patient jaw and teeth for hardware fitting purposes. Dentistry models come in many shapes, sizes and price ranges, and determining which items are necessary for you will be based on age level of clients and specialty.

A teeth model can be a useful educational tool. From teaching young children how to brush, to reteaching older adults who have let their teeth fall into decay, models can be useful for all ages.

To find the right dental models for you:

1. Determine if you are needing dental education models or patient specific dental model tools.

2. Dental education models can be costly, so make sure that you budget accordingly.

3. Ask about bulk discounts from one supplier if you plan to purchase multiple dental education models or impression model trays.

 

Purchase anatomical dental models for educational purposes

Dental education models make for great educational tools for young and old alike.
Try: The Anatomy Warehouse offers the following teeth models: Upper and Lower Jaw Model, Upper and Lower Jaw Model, Lateral Incisor Only, Teeth and Jaw Development, Giant Hands On Childs Jaw, Giant Hands on Adult Jaw, Giant Three Root Molar, Functional 2 Part Skull with Masticator Muscles, Diseased Teeth and Gums Model, Dental Morphology Series and the ever popular Giant Tooth Brushing Model. The Anatomical Chart Company also offers the Giant Tooth Brushing Model as well as the Flossing and Brushing Model With Toothbrush, Diseased Teeth and Gums Model, the Upper and Lower Jaw Model, the Deluxe Jaw With Removable Teeth and the T.M.J. Skull. Universal Medical Inc. offers the Classic Tooth Model Label 5 models, Lower Incisor 2-part Model, Lower Single-Root Pre-Molar Model Lower Canine 2-part Model, Lower Twin-Root Molar Model 2-part, Upper Triple-Root Molar Model 3-part, Giant Molar Model with Dental Caries, Giant Dental Care Model 3 times life-size, Diseased Teeth and Gums Model, Diseases of the Teeth & Jaw Model, Dentition Development Model, Half Lower Jaw Model 3 times full-size 6-part, Adult Denture Model and much, much more.

Use dentistry models in an orthodontics setting

Use dentistry models as part of the parent and patient education process before they enter the world of orthodontia.
Try: Find orthodontic consultation models through Models Plus. Sybron Dental Specialties Inc. offers urethane models of over 20 different occlusions for consultation demonstration purposes for patients and parents.

Create 3d model teeth to fit your patients with their hardware

From crowns to bridgework and more, 3d model teeth are necessary for customer personalized fit. Order impression kits and tools to aid in the model casting process.
Try: Create your client's model with Ortho Cast, Inc. Purchase impression tools and materials from Kalmed Dental Products, Inc. Compare prices on dental impression trays from Dentalcompare. Check out the high quality, made in the USA dental impression trays from Superior Dental and Surg. Mfg. Co. They have been manufacturing dental impression trays since 1936.

Create digital 3d model teeth

Digital dental models are the latest addition to the dental model realm.
Try: Look at the digital dental models offered by GeoDigm Corporation. Check out the digital modeling capabilities of OrthoCAD by Cadent Inc.

 

• Use dental education models to teach school children about brushing their teeth. A dental hygiene model helps you demonstrate on a large scale how to properly use one's toothbrush and floss. Use the visit as a Public Relations/Advertising opportunity for your business as well.

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