Dental Mouth Props

Object numberED.CS.2025.35.28
TitleDental Mouth Props
DescriptionUsed during dental surgery to keep the patients mouth open. Often attached to chains to facilitate retrieval if they slip into the patient's mouth. PropS are metal - two curved metal plates joined by a short angled shaft. 2 are attached together with chain, and one is detached from the chain.
Production periodTwentieth century
Object nameMouth opener
Object categoryMedical Equipment
MaterialMetal
Dimensions
- Chains Length: 24 cm
Props Width: 2.5 cm
Depth: 3 cm
Height: 3 cm