Model of an adult skull illustrating overdevelopment of the jaw

PART OF:
Collection of specimens illustrating palette deformities
Made:
1950-1970 in England
maker:
Desmond Greer-Walker
Model of front part of adult skull Back row - left to right: 1987-1159/1 Models of front part of adult skull

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Model of front part of adult skull
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Back row - left to right: 1987-1159/1
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Models of front part of adult skull
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Model of front part of adult skull, illustrating overdevelopment of mandible, on stand, prepared by D. Greer-Walker, 1950-1970

The model shown in the top right corner is of the front part of an adult skull. It was created by dentist and oral surgeon Dr Desmond Greer Walker (1911-1987). It illustrated overdevelopment of the lower jaw. The model is fitted with a sprung jaw to demonstrate the bite and the angle where the lower and upper teeth meet.

Details

Category:
Dentistry
Object Number:
1987-1159/11
Materials:
plastic
Measurements:
overall: 170 mm x 130 mm x 90 mm, .33kg
type:
skull