Dental Mouth Props

Object numberED.CS.2025.35.32
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 with rubber insets in rectangular shaped heads (one of these rubber inserts is missing). Two heads are joined by an angled shaft. Two props are joined by a length of string.
Production periodTwentieth century
Object nameMouth opener
Object categoryMedical Equipment
MaterialMetal
Dimensions
- Props Width: 2 cm
Depth: 2.5 cm
Height: 3.5 cm