Upper Jaw Collection

Panoramic dental X-ray showing all the teeth in the upper and lower jaws

Human Skeleton (engraving)
2802021 Human Skeleton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Human Skeleton. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb)

Removal Upper Jaw Charles B Brigham American
Removal of Upper Jaw; Charles B. Brigham (American, 1845 - 1903); Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States; 1876; Heliotype; 12.8 × 10.1 cm (5 1, 16 × 4 in.)

Upper jaw of Paca

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

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

Cattle jawbone C016 / 5906
Jaw bone and teeth from a Chillingham cattle (Bos taurus). Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Cattle jawbone C016 / 5910
Jaw bone and teeth from a Chillingham cattle (Bos taurus). Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Cattle jawbone C016 / 5905
Jaw bone and teeth from a Chillingham cattle (Bos taurus). Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

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

Homo rudolfensis skull (KNM-ER 1470) C015 / 6930
Homo rudolfensis skull (KNM-ER 1470). This fossil specimen dates from around 1.9 million years ago, and was discovered in 1972 in Koobi Fora, on the eastern shore of Lake Turkana, Kenya

Australopithecus africanus skull (STS-71) C015 / 6798
Australopithecus africanus skull. This skull consists of two fossils: STS-71 and STS-36. STS-71 is the upper specimen, discovered in 1947, in Sterkfontein, South Africa

Homo habilis upper jaw (OH 65) C015 / 6686
Homo habilis upper jaw (maxilla) and teeth. This fossil specimen (named OH 65) was found in 1995 at Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania. It dates to around 1.8 million years ago

Homo habilis upper jaw (OH 65) C015 / 6684
Homo habilis upper jaw (maxilla) and teeth. This fossil specimen (named OH 65) was found in 1995 at Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania. It dates to around 1.8 million years ago

Homo habilis upper jaw (OH 65) C015 / 6685
Homo habilis upper jaw (maxilla) and teeth. This fossil specimen (named OH 65) was found in 1995 at Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania. It dates to around 1.8 million years ago

Homo habilis upper jaw (OH 65) C015 / 6666
Homo habilis upper jaw (maxilla) and teeth. This fossil specimen (named OH 65) was found in 1995 at Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania. It dates to around 1.8 million years ago

Hominoid cranial fragment C016 / 5608
Hominoid (Sivapithecus meteai) cranial fragment. A lower fragment of the cranium showing the maxilla (upper jaw), incisors, canine, premolars and molars

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"The Fascinating World of the Upper Jaw: Exploring Dental Anatomy and Procedures" Unveiling the intricate details of dental anatomy with a panoramic dental X-ray. A glimpse into history through an exquisite human skeleton engraving, showcasing the upper jaw. Discovering the pioneering work of Charles B Brigham in removal procedures of the upper jaw in American dentistry. Examining the unique features of a Paca's upper jaw, offering insights into animal dentition. Artistic representation depicting oro-antral communication, highlighting challenges in oral surgery involving the upper jaw. Delving into historical models to understand how our understanding of human upper jaws has evolved over time. Step back in time as we explore vintage dentistry equipment used for various procedures on the upper jaw. Appreciating art's role in educating about nerve blocks with artwork showcasing infraorbital nerve block techniques (C016 / 6818). Understanding anterior superior alveolar nerve block techniques (C016 / 6822) and their significance for pain management during dental procedures on the upper jaw. Exploring posterior superior alveolar nerve block techniques (C016 / 6824) that revolutionized anesthesia during surgeries involving the upper jaw. Diving deeper into dental maxillary nerve regions through captivating artwork (C016 / 6835), unraveling complexities within this vital area related to oral health and sensation. Appreciating art's ability to educate by presenting middle superior alveolar nerve block techniques (C016 / 6823), enhancing our knowledge about anesthesia administration for specific areas within the upper jaw. Intriguingly complex and rich with history, exploring all aspects surrounding our remarkable "upper jaw" reveals its importance not only from a functional perspective but also as an intriguing subject matter intertwining science, medicine, and art throughout centuries past and present.