Dental Palpation Simulator

Features

• Hands-on practice conducting intraoral soft tissue examination and extraoral head and neck exams 
• Flexible face and mouth lining over an anatomically correct jaw with 28 permanent teeth, movable tongue, and jawbone 
• Can be attached to a real dental chair to keep the simulator in place during an exam
• The head and neck include soft tissues with the ability to add included abnormality inserts as desired:
  • Firm large tumor insert in buccal mucosa
  • Polyp insert in the labial mucosa
  • Growth insert in the oropharynx area of the throat
  • Hard palate tumor insert in fauces
  • Insert for facial asymmetry
  • Enlarged lymph node
• Use the included scenario cards to facilitate think-pair-share and other group activities, discuss key questions, or assess knowledge gained 
• Adjust each side of the jaw separately to compare healthy versus TMJ or crepitus
• Downloadable curriculum addresses how to do extraoral and intraoral soft tissue exams 
• Other abnormalities that are part of the simulator include:  
  • Hyperkeratosis 
  • Angular cheilitis ​ 
  • Ulcer​ 
  • Abscess ​ 
  • Ulceration of fauces ​ 
  • Oral malignancy​ 
  • Salivary stone ​ 
  • Gingival ulcerations 
• Textured tongue can be extended and twisted during intraoral examinations