Upper impression tray

Object numberHC.J.11.60
TitleUpper impression tray
DescriptionA decorated, porcelin impression tray. A dental impression is a negative imprint of teeth and mouth tissues and then used like a mould to make a positive cast. This tray would have been filled with soft material such as beeswax or plaster of paris to take the impression.
Production date c.Mid C 1850-01-01
Object nameUpper impression tray
Object categoryDental
MaterialPorcelain
Dimensions
- Height: 10 cm
Width: 8 cm
Depth: 2.5 cm