Patent ID: 6257895
Filing Date: 2001-07-10
Classification: A61C,G09B

Abstract:
Jaw model for demonstrating dental work, said jaw model comprising a main body defining a jaw arch, and at least one post-shaped anchoring part simulating a tooth stump; said jaw model defining a plurality of bore holes for receiving said anchoring parts therein; means for selectively locking said anchoring part in a first locked position relative to said bore hole in which a top surface of said anchoring part is flush with an outer surface of said main body, and a second locked position relative to said bore hole in which a top surface of said anchoring part extends beyond an outer surface of said main body; and means for selectively moving said anchoring part between said first and said second locked positions, said means for moving including a spring arranged to exert a resilient force on said anchoring part in a direction towards said second locked position.