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RCSI - ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS IN IRELAND
- MI - RCSI Medical Instruments Collection

Ref No	RCSI/MI/0389
Title	Tooth key
Description	The tooth key was used in dentistry to extract diseased teeth. It was used from the mid 1700s up until the 20th century. This tooth key dates from the early 1800s. The key was first inserted horizontally into the mouth, then it's 'claw' would be tightened
Level	Item
Date	Undated
Format	Medical instrument
Access Conditions	By appointment with RCSI Heritage Collections

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