Dentistry Collection (#6)

Molar tooth, artwork F008 / 1925
Molar tooth, computer artwork

Molar tooth, artwork F008 / 1928
Molar tooth, computer artwork

Molar tooth, artwork F008 / 1927
Molar tooth, computer artwork

Molar tooth, artwork F008 / 1930
Molar tooth, computer artwork

Molar tooth, artwork F008 / 1932
Molar tooth, computer artwork

Molar tooth, artwork F008 / 1931
Molar tooth, computer artwork

Col. SEM of bacteria on toothbrush filament
Oral hygiene. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of bacteria (unspecified genus) adhering to the surface of a toothbrush filament. Magnification: x3, 000 at 6x7cm size

Molar tooth, artwork F008 / 1929
Molar tooth, computer artwork

Molar tooth, artwork F008 / 1926
Molar tooth, computer artwork

Healthy tooth, artwork
Healthy tooth, computer artwork

Human teeth, artwork
Human teeth, computer artwork

Dentist pulling a tooth, 19th century
Dentist pulling a tooth. 19th-century artwork showing a dentist and his patient within a stone archway. The dentist is holding up the bloody tooth he has just pulled from the young male patient who

Oro-antral communication, artwork
Oro-antral communication. Artwork of a human head showing a missing tooth that has developed into a passageway ( communication ) between the mouth (oral cavity) and the maxillary sinus (antrum, red)

Human upper jaw, historical model
Human upper jaw. 1950s model of the upper jaw (maxilla) of a human, showing the teeth (white) and gums (gingiva, pink). A cross-section through one of the teeth is also shown at centre-left

Tooth decay, artwork F006 / 2310
Tooth decay, computer artwork

Dental plaque, artwork
Dental plaque, computer artwork

Bacterial biofilm enzyme F006 / 9658
Bacterial biofilm enzyme. Molecular model of the enzyme glucansucrase from the bacterium Streptococcus mutans. This enzyme is used to form bacterial biofilms on teeth that cause dental caries

Historical dentistry equipment. 1940s model of a human head and jaw

Dental maxillary nerve regions, artwork C016 / 6835
Dental maxillary nerve regions. Artwork of the teeth of the upper jaw (maxilla), seen from below, colour-coded by the branches of the superior alveolar nerve that supply the maxillary teeth

Tooth cross-section, artwork. The upper (biting) surfaces of the tooth are at top, with the lower sections (bottom) embedded in the gums and jaw bone (not shown)

Impacted wisdom tooth, panoral X-ray
Impacted wisdom tooth. Coloured panoral X-ray of the mouth of a patient with an impacted wisdom tooth (pink) in the right lower jaw

Dental implant, artwork
Dental implant. Artworks showing the process of replacing a tooth (incisor) with a dental implant. At upper left, front lower teeth and a dental instrument are shown in a case of receding

Light-reactive dental filling, artwork
Light-reactive dental filling. Computer artwork showing a blue light (top left) being used to harden a composite dental filling in a tooth (lower right)

Root canal dental treatment, artwork
Root canal dental treatment. Computer artwork showing a drill (top left) being used to clear out the root canals (blue) of a decayed tooth

Benign dental tumour, CT scans C018 / 0589
Benign dental tumour. Coloured computed tomography (CT) scans of the lower jaw of a 35 year old patient with a cemento-ossifying fibroma (purple)

Gingivitis, SEM C014 / 1443
Gingivitis. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a large number of bacteria (round) in the gingiva (gums) of a human mouth

Gingivitis, SEM C014 / 1444
Gingivitis. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a large number of bacteria (yellow) in the gingiva (gums) of a human mouth

Human lower jaw, historical model
Human lower jaw. 1950s model showing the structure of the lower jaw (mandible) of a human

Human tooth, historical anatomical model
Human tooth. 1950s model showing the external structure of a human molar tooth

Human mouth, anatomical model
Human mouth. Anatomical model (from 1995) of a human mouth, showing the lips (pink), gums (gingiva, beige), and teeth (white) - being brushed with a toothbrush

Velvet skull, anatomical model
Velvet skull. Velvet-covered anatomical model of a human skull

Human jaw, 19th Century model. 1870 dental teaching aid showing the structure of the human jaws

Toothache, artwork C013 / 5927
Toothache, computer artwork

Toothache, artwork C013 / 5926
Toothache, computer artwork

Jaw pain, artwork C013 / 5920
Jaw pain, computer artwork

Roman surgical instruments C015 / 6075
Roman surgical instruments. 19th-century artwork of various Roman surgical tools and instruments: a lance (top), pliers to extract foreign bodies (upper centre), instrument kit (upper left)

Dental hygiene set, circa 1870 C017 / 8407
Comprehensive dental hygiene set in a morocco case. The set includes an inspection mirror, steel tools, and ivory handles

Six tooth keys, 19th century C017 / 8406
Six steel tooth keys with steel, ebony (black), or bone (white) handles. Tooth extraction is the earliest known dental procedure, it was used as a last-resort cure for toothache

Two folding toothpicks, circa 1890 C017 / 8405
Two folding toothpicks, dating from around 1890. The left features two pointed toothpicks. The right is a novelty violin shape in faux tortoiseshell and has one folding toothpick and one ear scoop

Four tongue scrapers, 19th century C017 / 8404
Four assorted tongue scrapers dating from between 1800 and 1850, England. These are made out of silver, ivory and tortoiseshell

Three tooth keys, circa 1850 C017 / 8403
Three ebony handled tooth keys. Tooth extraction is the earliest known dental procedure, it was used as a last-resort cure for toothache

Dental elevator, circa 1830 C017 / 8401
Goats foot dental elevator, made from ebony (handle) and steel. This would have been used for loosening a diseased or painful tooth or its root in preparation for extraction

Artificial jaw, circa 1900 C017 / 8402
Artificial jaw, marked Wekabe, dating from around 1900, Germany. This would have been used for anatomical demonstrations. Gold pegs attached to individual enamel teeth allow them to be removed

Four tongue scrapers, circa 1850 C017 / 8400
Four tongue scrapers, three in silver and one in ivory. These date from around 1850, England. Tongue scrapers such as these were hand crafted personal hygiene instruments

Spiral mouth gag, circa 1860 C017 / 8396
Spiral mouth gag, made from boxwood, dating from around 1860, England. This would have been used to pry open the mouths of patients with lock-jaw

Dental saw, circa 1870 C017 / 8399
Dental saw with ebony handle dating from around 1870, England. Dental saws were used in early dentistry to create separations between the teeth

Medical claw pincers, circa 1700 C017 / 8397
Blacksmith-made claw pincers for medical use, dating from around 1700. This crude instrument would have been used, rather brutally, for tooth extraction

Dental compendium, circa 1860 C017 / 8398
Comprehensive dental compendium, complete with forceps, tooth keys, elevators, and dental picks. The nineteenth century was a period of rapid progression in the field of dentistry

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"Dentistry: A Window into the World of Oral Health" Step into the whimsical world of dentistry, where imagination and innovation collide. Bound to Draw by William Heath Robinson, this captivating art piece showcases the intricate machinery behind dental procedures, reminding us that even in complexity lies beauty. A panoramic dental X-ray reveals a hidden universe within our mouths – a mesmerizing landscape of teeth, both adult and childlike. It reminds us that oral health knows no age boundaries; it is an essential aspect of overall well-being. In H. M. Bateman's cartoon "Cause & Effect, " we witness the comical side as a patient's reaction mirrors their dentist's actions. Laughter fills the room as we realize that humor can be found even in seemingly daunting situations. False teeth, meticulously crafted to restore smiles lost along life's journey, offer hope and confidence to those who wear them, and are not just replacements but symbols of resilience and second chances. Witnessing a tooth being filled evokes awe at modern dentistry's ability to repair what was once broken or decayed. The Italian dentist in Naples exemplifies how oral care transcends borders, bringing smiles worldwide. Peering through a dentist's window adorned with countless teeth molds in Zhongdian captures history frozen in time – each mold representing someone whose smile has been transformed by skilled hands. Toy teeth remind us that learning about oral hygiene starts from childhood – instilling habits for lifelong dental health while making education playful and engaging for young minds. Polarised LM image showcasing tooth decay serves as a stark reminder that neglecting oral health can have consequences beyond aesthetics - emphasizing prevention as key to maintaining healthy smiles. The Dentist Chair by Claudius Ash Sons & Co Ltd stands tall as an emblematic symbol of comfort amidst anxiety-filled visits - offering reassurance during routine check-ups or complex treatments alike.