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Instructional device for teaching dental X-ray techniques
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InventorShannon Duplantis
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An instructional device for teaching dental x-ray techniques comprises a simulated x-ray machine having simulated x-ray controls and a simulated x-ray cone. It also comprises a simulated mouth, having a simulated mandible and a simulated maxilla, each of which have simulated teeth thereon. The simulated maxilla may be moved relative to the simulated mandible. The simulated x-ray cone is movable relative to the simulated mouth. The device can be used for a substitute for a live patient and an x-ray machine when learning dental x-ray techniques.
An instructional device for teaching dental x-ray techniques, the device comprising:
An instructional device for teaching x-ray techniques, the device comprising:
An instructional device for teaching dental x-ray techniques, the device comprising:
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to instructional devices, and more particularly, to instructional devices for teaching dental x-ray techniques.
2. General Background
For a further understanding of the nature, objects, and advantages of the present invention, reference should be had to the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals denote like elements, and wherein:
FIG. 1 is a front view of the device of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a sectional, partially cut-away view taken along the lines 2--2 in FIG. 1.
The preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention, instructional device 10, is shown in FIGS. 1-4.
Instructional device 10 comprises a base 20, a body 30 connected to base 20 with shaft 21, a simulated mouth 40, and a simulated x-ray cone 50.
Body 30 and simulated x-ray cone 50 together represent an actual x-ray machine. Simulated mouth 40 represents a patient's mouth which is to be x-rayed.
For medicine: for dentistry or oral hygiene
Educational or demonstration appliances
Term ended 25 Sep 2007 (estimated)
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