In dentistry, a typodont is a model of the oral cavity, including teeth, gingiva, and the palate. A typodont is an educational tool for dental and hygienist students, allowing them to practice certain dental procedures on the plastic teeth of a model before actually performing the procedures on live patients. Generally, typodonts have replaceable,...
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<dentistry> A plastic model of a typical mouth, showing the alignment of teeth. A typodont is used to teaching orthodontic procedures. ... (08 Jan 1998) ...
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