Collecting teeth - adult only, or children teeth also?

[pauljeekim]

are we only supposed to collect adult teeth, or should we also be collecting children's teeth as well?

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[Ex_EE]

I was told by a dentist (not the school) that I will only need adult teeth.

 

[blue_moon01]

are we only supposed to collect adult teeth, or should we also be collecting children's teeth as well?

good question. The oral surgeon who gave me a jar of teeth told me that previous students do asked for both children and adult. My friend at NYU told me to get as many as possible.

 

[:) hi!]

I would like to ask why you guys want to collect teeth??? for fun or any other purposes? thank you.

 

[Ebull]

I would like to ask why you guys want to collect teeth??? for fun or any other purposes? thank you.

I know your kidding right?

 

[Fuji]

(Actually, they are used to practice on - more realistic than using synthetic teeth.)

 

[:) hi!]

I know your kidding right?

I am just pre-dent, not in dental school yet. I knew there would be a purpose (like for practicing) but I wasn't sure. Thank Fuji for your answer. I should start collecting teeth now, instead of throwing them away like i used to.

 

[ItsGavinC]

Many schools use them only for endo practice, although I suppose some might mount them for operative practice.