| Reference Number | CSFH/9/9 |
| Title | Doyen's Mouth Gag |
| Date | 1925-1975 |
| Description | This is a mouth gag of the Doyen-Jansen or Molt type. Used to prevent the mouth from closing during operative procedures of the mouth or throat. This type has a similar shape to a curved scissors, with a lock mechanisms that holds the blades in place at the desired width. Its ratchet mechanism allows the mouth to remain open during the surgery, reducing tissue damage, and its curved front design allows for traumatic handling inside the mouth. There are two India rubber sleeves at the very tips of the blades.Inscribed is "C.S.H. 7" and "CHROME" along with a circled F. The number 22 is inscribed on of the grip-locks. |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Dimensions | 95mm x 63mm x 22mm |
| 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 | Mouth Gag |
| Term | Dentistry, Operative |
| Orthognathic Surgical Procedure |
| Surgical Instruments |
| Oral Surgical Procedures |
| Dental Equipment |