| Reference Number | MIMM/2017-5/2 |
| Title | Lower Stump Tooth Forceps |
| Date | 1900-1949 |
| Description | This instrument is a Lower Stump Forceps, which is still used for mandibular molars, root stumps, or decayed teeth. It is made of steel and consists of narrow-tipped beaks. These beaks are connected by a screw joint and are perpendicular to the handles. Both handles feature a grip pattern, with “33” engraved on the outside and “Lower Stump” on the inside.
The number 33 still refers to this type of forceps.
Marked "F" on one jaw.
Corrosion is present. |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Dimensions | 150mm x 40mm x 20mm |
| Digital Collections | View online in our digital collections |
| Copyright | Free to use under the terms of the Creative Commons Licence Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) |
| Credit Line | Royal College of Physicians of Ireland |
| Object Name | Tooth Forceps |
| Term | Forceps |
| Dentistry |
| Dentistry, Operative |
| Dental Equipment |
| Dental Instruments |