Phantom head

phantom head mounted on a table with treatment unit on the dentist and assistant side; the treatment lamp is not visible in the picture

A phantom head is a replica of a human head that is used for training and teaching purposes. It is mainly used for training in the study of dentistry . A human oral cavity with teeth is reproduced on the phantom head. During the pre-clinical lessons in the “phantom course”, also known as the pre-clinical propaedeutic course, “phantom work” (practice work without patients) is carried out. At the phantom head to preserving or prosthetic dental treatment practiced or demonstrated.

source

• Walter Hoffmann-Axthelm (Hrsg.): Lexicon of dentistry. Quintessenz, Berlin 2000; ISBN 3-87652-609-4

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