The Educational Caries Teeth are realistic, 3D printed training teeth designed by Dentists at the University of Iowa for educational and training purposes in dentistry, with three different dentin layers that simulate a natural tooth caries lesion. The 3 layers are similar to soft, leathery, and firm dentin. All caries lesions are cavitated with demineralized or chalky enamel visually showing in the lesion margins. All teeth simulated caries lesions ICDAS 5, with different surfaces involved depending on the tooth. The teeth allow students to learn different tactile consistency and texture of dentin layers in caries and practice either selective or complete caries removal. Teeth are numbered using the Universal Tooth Numbering System.
Key Features
True Multilayer Caries Simulation
Educational Caries Teeth include three distinct dentin layers—soft, leathery, and firm—mirroring real caries progression and giving learners authentic tactile feedback when practicing selective or complete caries removal.
Clinically Relevant ICDAS 5 Lesions
All teeth include cavitated ICDAS 5 lesions with demineralized, chalky enamel visible at the margins, accurately representing moderate‑to‑deep caries. Lesion location varies by tooth number (#03, #08, #14, #19, #20, and #30), allowing students to practice caries removal in clinically common patterns and surfaces.
Standardized and Consistent for Assessment
Each tooth in a pack is identical, ensuring uniformity for teaching, calibration, pre‑clinical assessment, and research—something not possible with extracted teeth.
Supports Skill Development Across Operative Dentistry
The realistic anatomy and layered caries structure help students learn:
How to visually identify carious dentin
How to differentiate dentin hardness by feel
How to perform selective or complete caries removal
How to prepare and restore Class I and Class II cavities with confidence
The ECT Teeth are for training purposes only.
Compatible with Common Typodont Systems
Fits in widely used NISSIN/Kilgore typodont models (PRO2002‑UL‑HD‑DPM‑28 and PRO2002‑UL‑SP‑HM‑28), making integration into existing simulation clinics simple and seamless.
Flexible Purchasing Options
Available for individual purchase, in packs of 5, or in bulk packs of 50, our Educational Caries Teeth are ideal for course directors, continuing education (CE) programs, calibration sessions, and research studies. View purchase options.
Want to try them before you buy? We offer new prospective customers a complimentary sample pack containing one of each Educational Caries Tooth currently available from Iowa MADE: #03, #08, #14, #19, #20, and #30. Request a sample pack.
Six Teeth Available to Purchase
Instructions for Use
Do not attempt to use the Educational Caries Teeth before completely reading and understanding the information contained in the Instructions for Use.