Toothkey, 1870s-1880s
Item
Title
Toothkey, 1870s-1880s
Date
1870
Description
Toothkeys were extraction instruments used from the 1730s through the early 1900s. There were several varieties, but all featured a handle on one end and a bolster and claw on the other.
In this bent shaft example, the key changes position with the application of simple finger pressure by the dentist.
In this bent shaft example, the key changes position with the application of simple finger pressure by the dentist.
Rights
Courtesy of UNMC College of Dentistry, through the support of the Dental Museum Fund and curated by Dr. Stanton D. Harn