Teeth Model With Description Plate

Quick Answer: The teeth model with description plate is a human teeth model mounted with a description plate, a printed key that identifies the teeth or structures on the model. It is used for self-guided study and display in biology and dental classrooms, where students match each labelled number to the tooth or part it names.

What the Description Plate Adds

Most anatomical teeth models rely on a teacher to point out each tooth. A description plate changes how the model is used: numbers or labels on the model correspond to names on the plate, so a student can work through it alone during a revision period or while waiting for a practical station. That makes this version well suited to display cabinets, resource rooms and self-study corners where no tutor is present.

The content of the plate depends on the model, but keyed teeth models usually name the four tooth types, incisors, canines, premolars and molars, and the main parts of a tooth: crown, neck and root on the outside, and enamel, dentine, pulp and cementum where a tooth is sectioned. Some also name the gums and the jawbone. The title does not state which teeth are modelled, the language of the plate or whether a tooth is sectioned, so those points should be confirmed.

A labelled model works well as a two-step exercise: students first cover the plate and try to name the parts, then check their answers against it. For patient education on brushing, the dental care teeth model is designed for hands-on demonstration instead.

Care & Handling

• Keep the description plate clean and dry; printed keys can smudge or peel if wiped with solvent or left damp.
• Do not separate the plate from the model in storage, as the numbers on the model mean little without it.
• Place the teeth model with description plate on a stable shelf or in a display case at eye level, away from direct sun.

Applications

• Self-study stations in biology labs and dental school resource rooms
• Display cabinets and corridor exhibits on dental health
• Revision activities in which students name parts and check them against the key
• Introductory dental assistant and dental hygiene courses

Specifications

Why Choose LabEquip

Schools and dental institutes buy a labelled model when students need to study without a tutor at hand. LabEquip lists this model in its biology lab products; to ask about the plate wording or the teeth shown, write through the contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a description plate on an anatomical model?

It is a printed key, usually on the base or a separate card, that lists the numbered or labelled parts of the model with their names. It lets the model be used for study without a teacher explaining each part.

What are the main parts of a tooth?

Outside, a tooth has a crown above the gum, a narrow neck at the gum line and a root in the jawbone. Inside, enamel covers the crown, cementum covers the root, dentine forms the bulk and the pulp in the centre holds nerves and blood vessels.

Which tooth types are there?

There are four types: incisors for cutting, canines for tearing, premolars for crushing and molars for grinding. Adults have eight incisors, four canines, eight premolars and up to twelve molars.

How can students use the model for revision?

Cover the description plate, name each numbered part, then uncover the plate to check. Working in pairs, with one student pointing and the other naming, turns the model into a quick self-test before examinations.

Is this model suitable for primary schools?

Yes, for simple lessons on tooth types and dental health, provided the teacher explains the terms on the plate. Older students and dental trainees can use the anatomical terms on the plate directly.

Why do teeth need enamel?

Enamel is the hardest tissue in the body and protects the crown from wear during chewing. It contains no living cells, so it cannot repair itself once lost, which is why decay and acid erosion cause permanent damage.

Last Updated: September 2026