Human Teeth Model, Dental Care

Mechanical Articulation: Features a heavy-duty, spring-loaded hinge mechanism that replicates natural mandibular movement for realistic occlusion and malocclusion simulations.

Macro-Scale Morphology: Designed at an enlarged scale with anatomically correct gingiva and 28 permanent teeth, allowing for granular inspection of enamel surfaces and interdental spaces.

₹1,150.00

Quick Answer: The human teeth model, dental care, is a model of the teeth and gums used to demonstrate how to clean teeth properly. Dentists, hygienists and teachers use a dental care model to show brushing and flossing technique and to explain how plaque leads to tooth decay and gum disease.

Demonstrating Oral Hygiene

This is a teaching tool for oral hygiene rather than for detailed tooth anatomy. Models of this kind are usually a pair of jaws with a full set of teeth and gums, large enough for a toothbrush to be moved over the tooth surfaces while an audience watches. The title does not say whether a demonstration toothbrush is supplied, whether the jaws are hinged or what size the model is, so those details should be checked.

The core lesson is plaque control. Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that forms on teeth every day. Bacteria in it turn sugars into acids that dissolve enamel, starting decay, and the film irritates the gums, causing gingivitis, with red, swollen gums that bleed on brushing. On the model a presenter can show brushing at the gum line with the bristles angled towards it, cleaning the inner surfaces of the front teeth, and curving floss around each tooth.

Dental advice commonly recommends brushing twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste for about two minutes and cleaning between the teeth daily. A dental care model makes every surface of every tooth visible, which helps people notice the areas they usually miss, such as the backs of the lower front teeth and the last molars.

Where Dental Care Models Are Used

Chairside patient education in dental clinics
School dental health programmes and classroom health lessons
Training dental hygiene and dental assisting students to coach patients
Community health camps and awareness events

Specifications

Model of	Human teeth and gums, for oral hygiene demonstration
Topics	Brushing technique, flossing, plaque, tooth decay and gum disease
Users	Dentists, hygienists, school health teams and teachers
Surfaces demonstrated	Outer, inner and biting surfaces; the gum line; spaces between teeth
Toothbrush, hinge and size	Confirm at enquiry

Care & Handling

Brush the model only with a soft toothbrush and water or a little mild soap; toothpaste leaves residue in the gaps between teeth.
Dry it after demonstrations so moisture does not collect under the gums.
Store it closed, if hinged, and boxed to protect the teeth from chipping.

Why Choose LabEquip

Dental practices and school health programmes buy this model so patients and pupils can see technique rather than only hear about it. LabEquip lists it with the anatomical human teeth model in its biology lab products, and a smaller dental care version suits one-to-one sessions; enquiries go through the contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is plaque?

Plaque is a soft, sticky film of bacteria that builds up on teeth, especially along the gum line and between teeth. If it is not removed, it can harden into tartar, which only a dental professional can remove.

How does plaque cause tooth decay?

Bacteria in plaque feed on sugars and produce acids. Repeated acid attacks dissolve minerals from the enamel, and over time a cavity forms. Frequent sugary snacks give the bacteria more chances to produce acid.

What is gingivitis?

Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums caused by plaque at the gum line. The gums become red and swollen and may bleed when brushed. It can usually be reversed with good cleaning; untreated, it can progress to periodontitis, which damages the tissues holding the teeth.

How should the toothbrush be angled?

Angle the bristles at about 45 degrees towards the gum line and use short, gentle strokes or small circles, covering the outer, inner and biting surfaces. Scrubbing hard from side to side can wear the gums and the enamel near them.

How is floss used correctly?

Slide the floss gently between two teeth, curve it into a C-shape around one tooth and move it up and down just below the gum line. Repeat on the neighbouring tooth, using a clean section of floss each time.

Why use a model rather than a video?

A model can be held at the patient’s eye level and turned to show any surface, and people can try the brush on it themselves. That hands-on practice is harder to get from a video.

Last Updated: September 2026