Gum of Scurvy Model
Product Code : JC-BE-5153
Jaincolab's Gum of Scurvy Model is a realistic anatomical teaching model illustrating the gingival (gum) manifestations of scurvy, a nutritional deficiency disease caused by a prolonged lack of dietary vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Designed for medical, dental, nursing, and life-science education, this model helps students correlate the clinical appearance of swollen, bleeding gums with the underlying biochemical basis of impaired collagen synthesis in vitamin C deficiency. As a trusted Biology Equipment manufacturer in India, Jaincolab supplies this and related gross pathology teaching models to colleges, medical schools, and training institutes across India and internationally.
Vitamin C is an essential cofactor for the enzymes that hydroxylate proline and lysine residues during collagen synthesis. When intake is chronically deficient, newly formed collagen is structurally weak, and tissues with high collagen turnover, including the gingiva and small blood vessels, are affected first. The Gum of Scurvy Model depicts the resulting swollen, spongy, and bleeding gums that are among the earliest and most recognizable clinical signs of scurvy, making it a valuable visual aid for pathology, oral medicine, and nutrition/community medicine curricula.
Product Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Type | Gross Pathology / Oral Teaching Model |
| Subject Depicted | Gingival (gum) changes in scurvy (vitamin C deficiency) |
| Recommended Use | Medical, dental, nursing and biology teaching laboratories |
| Category | Biology Equipment |
| SKU | JC-BE-5153 |
Key Features
- Depicts swollen, inflamed, and bleeding gums characteristic of scurvy
- Illustrates a classic vitamin-deficiency disease for pathology and nutrition teaching
- Durable construction suitable for repeated classroom and laboratory demonstration
- Complements Jaincolab's broader range of gross pathology teaching models
- Manufactured under Jaincolab's ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified quality system
Why Choose Jaincolab
Jaincolab is an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified manufacturer and exporter of biology and pathology teaching models, serving educational and medical institutions across India and internationally. Explore related pathology teaching aids such as the Vitamin A Deficiency Model and the Lymphoma Model, or browse our full Biology Equipment range and Prepared Slides Equipments collection.
Applications
| Field | Application |
|---|---|
| Medical & Dental Colleges | Teaching oral manifestations of nutritional deficiency diseases |
| Nursing Institutes | Clinical sign recognition training |
| Community Medicine / Nutrition Courses | Demonstrating effects of vitamin C deficiency |
| Biology & Life Science Labs | General pathology and disease-model demonstration |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What does the Gum of Scurvy Model show?
A1. It depicts the swollen, spongy, and bleeding gums that are an early clinical sign of scurvy, caused by prolonged vitamin C deficiency.
Q2. What causes scurvy?
A2. Scurvy results from a diet that is chronically deficient in fresh fruits and vegetables, the primary dietary sources of vitamin C (ascorbic acid).
Q3. Why do gums bleed in vitamin C deficiency?
A3. Vitamin C is required for normal collagen synthesis; without it, gum tissue and small blood vessels weaken, leading to swelling and bleeding.
Q4. Who uses this model?
A4. Medical, dental, and nursing colleges use it to teach students to recognize the oral signs of nutritional deficiency diseases.
Q5. Does Jaincolab export this model internationally?
A5. Yes, Jaincolab manufactures and supplies this model to educational and medical institutions across India and internationally.
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