Dental Mouth Props

Object numberED.CS.2025.35.29
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 rubber, in wedge shapes with horizontal lines along the edges. The sides are stamped 'REGD Design, No. 3, No. 867709'. Props are joined together by a chain.
Production periodTwentieth century
Object nameMouth opener
Object categoryMedical Equipment
MaterialMetal
Dimensions
- Chains Length: 31 cm
Props Width: 3.5 cm
Depth: 2 cm
Height: 3 cm