Tooth Elevator, circa 1910
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Artifact Overview
Domestic horses require frequent dental maintenance to file down a tooth's sharp edges and prevent infections. Occasionally, however, a horse's tooth needs to be removed. This dental elevator helps veterinarians lift an infected tooth, making it easier to grasp with forceps to extract it.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Dental elevator
Date Made
circa 1910
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
81.59.70
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Color
Dark gray
Dimensions
Height: 9.5 in
Width: 0.625 in
Length: 0.25 in
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