Toothkey, 1870s-1880s
Item
Title
Toothkey, 1870s-1880s
Date
1870
Description
Lots of individuals had toothkeys at their disposal—dentists, physicians, barbers, and others. In this ivory-handled example, the practitioner could change the key position with pressure placed on the pin towards the end of the central shaft to better adjust its fit on the patient’s mandible.
Identifier
#H-1527
Rights
Courtesy of UNMC College of Dentistry, through the support of the Dental Museum Fund and curated by Dr. Stanton D. Harn