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Teeth necklace | sterling silver
A teeth necklace for dentists, orthodontists, oral surgeons, and forensic odontologists. The upper dental arch, the 14 teeth of the maxillary arch arranged in their natural order, in 925 sterling silver.
The Anatomy of the Teeth
A complete adult dentition has 32 permanent teeth, sixteen in each jaw, eight per quadrant: two incisors for cutting, one canine for tearing, two premolars for crushing, and three molars for grinding (the third molar, the wisdom tooth, is variable in eruption and sometimes absent or extracted). Each tooth has four tissues: enamel, the hardest tissue in the body, covering the crown; dentine, forming the bulk of the tooth; cementum on the root surface; and pulp, the vascular and neural core. The periodontal ligament anchors each root in its alveolar socket and provides proprioceptive feedback during biting. Eruption sequence and dental wear are detailed enough that forensic odontologists routinely use them to estimate age and identify individuals.
A Meaningful Gift for Science Lovers
For the people who can name every cusp and root from memory.
- dentists, orthodontists, and oral and maxillofacial surgeons
- endodontists, periodontists, and prosthodontists
- dental hygienists and dental therapists
- dental students who have just finished memorising the permanent dentition
- forensic odontologists who identify individuals from dental records
For someone who has spent years inside other people's mouths and is unlikely to be wearing a generic molar pendant.
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FAQ
Who is this teeth necklace for?
People whose work centres on the dentition: dentists across every specialty, dental hygienists, dental students through their morphology and occlusion exams, and forensic odontologists. It also makes sense for anyone connected to the field through a partner or parent in dentistry, or for someone marking the long road from dental school to first clinic.
Why the upper arch rather than a single tooth?
A single tooth pendant works as a more abstract reference, often a molar or canine standing in for the field. The upper arch is specific: the curve of the maxilla, the bilateral symmetry, and the variation in tooth shape from incisor to molar across the row. For someone who has spent years working on the maxillary arch, the comprehensive version reads as the more accurate piece. The single tooth necklace and the mandible necklace exist alongside it if a different reference fits better.
What size is the pendant and what does it ship with?
The pendant is 26 mm wide, shaped to follow the curve of the upper arch with the 14 teeth visible (incisors, canines, premolars, and the first two molars on each side; the wisdom teeth are not depicted). It comes on a 45 cm sterling silver chain (1.8 mm width, lobster clasp) with a 5 cm extender. Free worldwide DHL Express shipping in 1-5 business days, all import duties covered, in a ready-to-gift jewelry box.
Will another dental professional recognise this without explanation?
Yes. The curve of the maxillary arch and the visible tooth shapes are distinctive to anyone who has spent a day inside dentistry. People outside the field often see it as anatomical jewellery without quite placing it, which is part of how it works as a gift inside the profession. Recognised in the clinic, neutral on the train.
Human Anatomy
Anatomical wonders have never been so elegantly articulated. Our anatomical collection embodies the intricate and awe-inspiring structures that make us who we are. From DNA double helices to neuronal networks, our pieces don't merely imitate—they interpret. The collection serves as a tangible tribute to the hidden beauty within us all, elevating the realms of biology and medicine into wearable art. With exquisite attention to detail, each piece is a dialogue between form and function, revealing the enigmatic eloquence of the human body.
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