Fabrication of a teaching aid for dental soft tissue management and suturing

A technique for fabrication of a model to aid in teaching surgical management and suturing is presented. The model, which simulates dentition, supporting periodontium, and gingival soft tissue, can be made inexpensively in a dental laboratory.

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Published inThe Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) Vol. 118; no. 3; p. 345
Main Authors Meyer, R D, Reid, E L, Antonini, C J, Taylor, J T
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.03.1989
Subjects
Dental Models
Education, Dental
Equipment Design
Gingiva - anatomy & histology
Humans
Models, Anatomic
Mouth Mucosa - surgery
Periodontium - anatomy & histology
Resins, Synthetic
Silicones
Suture Techniques
Teaching Materials
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Summary:A technique for fabrication of a model to aid in teaching surgical management and suturing is presented. The model, which simulates dentition, supporting periodontium, and gingival soft tissue, can be made inexpensively in a dental laboratory.
ISSN:0002-8177
DOI:10.14219/jada.archive.1989.0105