Tooth Elevator

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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

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

81.59.75

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal

Color

Dark gray

Dimensions

Height: 7 in
Width: 1.25 in
Length: 0.25 in

Tooth Elevator