The workes of that famous chirurgion Ambrose Parey, 1634

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Title

The workes of that famous chirurgion Ambrose Parey, 1634

Date

1634

Description

Ambroise Paré
(c. 1510–1590)

Dental instruments: Instrument A separates the gums. Instrument B is a 3-pointed levatorie used to free bone fragments. Instruments C-E are forceps for drawing or pulling teeth. Paré recommends calling in a tooth drawing expert. An inexperienced practitioner could cause more harm than good.

Identifier

5.7.03.9

Rights

Courtesy of the H. Winnett Orr Collection, on loan from the American College of Surgeons

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