Tooth Extraction Collection

Dentist laughing as he uses tongs to hold a hot coal to a man's face to make him jerk back
FLO4718344 Dentist laughing as he uses tongs to hold a hot coal to a man's face to make him jerk back and extract a tooth with string

Dental keys for tooth extraction
2625328 Dental keys for tooth extraction; (add.info.: Illustration of dental keys for tooth extraction. Savigny's catalogue of surgery implements, circa 1798.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Advertisement for Alba-Dentina toothpaste, c. 1900 (colour litho)
CHT235197 Advertisement for Alba-Dentina toothpaste, c.1900 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Dental Operator, illustration from Science and Literature in the Middle Ages
XJF147321 Dental Operator, illustration from Science and Literature in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, written and engraved by Paul Lacroix, 1878 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

DOMESTIC DENTISTRY. American stereograph, c1897

Dentist pulling teeth. American daguerreotype, c1845
DENTIST AND PATIENT, 1845. Dentist pulling teeth. American daguerreotype, c1845

Oro-antral communication, artwork
Oro-antral communication. Artwork of a human head showing a missing tooth that has developed into a passageway ( communication ) between the mouth (oral cavity) and the maxillary sinus (antrum, red)

Six tooth keys, 19th century C017 / 8406
Six steel tooth keys with steel, ebony (black), or bone (white) handles. Tooth extraction is the earliest known dental procedure, it was used as a last-resort cure for toothache

Three tooth keys, circa 1850 C017 / 8403
Three ebony handled tooth keys. Tooth extraction is the earliest known dental procedure, it was used as a last-resort cure for toothache

Dental elevator, circa 1830 C017 / 8401
Goats foot dental elevator, made from ebony (handle) and steel. This would have been used for loosening a diseased or painful tooth or its root in preparation for extraction

Medical claw pincers, circa 1700 C017 / 8397
Blacksmith-made claw pincers for medical use, dating from around 1700. This crude instrument would have been used, rather brutally, for tooth extraction

Dental hygiene set, circa 1820 C017 / 8395
Dental hygiene set with nine steel tools and an ivory handle. These are shown in a silk-lined morocco case. This set is French and dates from around 1820

Three-clawed tooth key, circa 1800 C017 / 8392
Unusual steel toothkey with three claws alongside its fish skin case (two further claws in case). Tooth extraction is the earliest known dental procedure

Mechanical tooth key, circa 1850 C017 / 8387
Unusual mechanical toothkey with ebony grips. Tooth extraction is the earliest known dental procedure, it was used as a last-resort cure for toothache

Dental pincer, circa 1680 C017 / 8383
Steel pincer for dental extraction. Tooth extraction is the earliest known dental procedure, it was used as a last-resort cure for toothache. This item is continental and dates from around 1680

Pelican tooth extractor, circa 1750 C017 / 8382
Adjustable pelican, tooth extractor, with screw mechanism. Pelicans are an early type of dental forceps, so named due to their claw which was thought to resemble a pelicans beak

Dental pincer, circa 1680 C017 / 8381
Steel pincer for dental extraction. Tooth extraction is the earliest known dental procedure, it was used as a last-resort cure for toothache. This item is continental and dates from around 1680

Double ended tooth key, 19th century C017 / 8384
Unusual double ended tooth key. Tooth extraction is the earliest known dental procedure, it was used as a last-resort cure for toothache

Tooth key, circa 1820 C017 / 8380
Steel tooth key dating from around 1820, England. Tooth extraction is the earliest known dental procedure, it was used as a last-resort cure for toothache

Three-clawed toothkey, circa 1800 C017 / 8375
Unusual steel tooth key with three claws alongside its fish skin case (two further claws in case). Tooth extraction is the earliest known dental procedure

Three-clawed tooth key, circa 1800 C017 / 8371
Unusual steel tooth key with three claws in a fish skin case. Tooth extraction is the earliest known dental procedure, it was used as a last-resort cure for toothache

Two pelican tooth extractors, circa 1750 C017 / 8364
Two pelican tooth extractors, one is in boxwood (left) and the other in ebony (right). Pelican extractors were an early type of dental forceps

Pelican tooth extractor, circa 1750 C017 / 8363
Pelican tooth extractor, made of steel. These were an early type of dental forceps, so named due to their claw which was thought to resemble a pelicans beak

The Tooth Breaker removes aching teeth painlessly *as one bears children*; he also sells oils
AMMAN: DENTIST, 1568. The Tooth Breaker removes aching teeth painlessly *as one bears children*; he also sells oils, salves and other medications, flea and louse ointments and rat poison

Drawing after a Pre-Columbian painting depicting a tooth mutilation. Teotihuacan pre-Aztec period, c600 A. D
DENTISTRY, 600 A.D. Drawing after a Pre-Columbian painting depicting a tooth mutilation. Teotihuacan pre-Aztec period, c600 A.D

The Tooth Breaker removes aching teeth painlessly as one bears children; he also sells oils
AMMAN: DENTIST, 1568. The Tooth Breaker removes aching teeth painlessly as one bears children; he also sells oils, salves and other medications, flea and louse ointments and rat poison

of a Scythian warrior on a Scythian gold bottle, 3rd or 4th century BC
DENTAL TREATMENT of a Scythian warrior on a Scythian gold bottle, 3rd or 4th century BC

Lets see, open your mouth. Lithograph, 1864, by Honor
DAUMIER: DENTIST, 1864. Lets see, open your mouth. Lithograph, 1864, by Honor

An itinerant tooth-puller. Line engraving, Dutch, 18th century
DENTISTRY, 18th CENTURY. An itinerant tooth-puller. Line engraving, Dutch, 18th century

An itenerant tooth-puller. Line engraving, Dutch, 18th century
DENTIST, 18TH CENTURY An itenerant tooth-puller. Line engraving, Dutch, 18th century

(1819-1868). American dentist. Dr. Morton successfully performing a tooth extraction under ether anesthetic on 30
WILLIAM T.G. MORTON (1819-1868). American dentist. Dr. Morton successfully performing a tooth extraction under ether anesthetic on 30 September 1846, in Boston, Massachuesetts

THE DENTIST, 1629. Oil / panel by Jan Miense Molenaer (Dutch, 1610-1668)
THE DENTIST, 1629. Oil/panel by Jan Miense Molenaer (Dutch, 1610-1668)

DENTISTRY, 1920s. American home dentistry in the 1920s

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"Experience the Evolution of Tooth Extraction: From Ancient Tools to Modern Techniques" Step back in time with us as we explore the fascinating history of tooth extraction. In this captivating journey, we delve into a collection of intriguing artifacts that showcase the evolution of dental practices over centuries. Traveling back to the 19th century, our first stop takes us to an advertisement for Alba-Dentina toothpaste, circa 1900. Witness how oral care products began to emerge and catered to individuals seeking healthier teeth and gums. Next, we encounter a vivid illustration from "Science and Literature in the Middle Ages, " showcasing a dental operator at work. Marvel at their expertise as they delicately handle tools that were precursors to modern-day instruments. Moving forward in time, we stumble upon an American stereograph from c1897 depicting domestic dentistry. This snapshot offers a glimpse into early dental procedures performed within households, highlighting both the challenges faced by patients and advancements made by practitioners. Our journey then transports us even further back in history with an American daguerreotype from c1845 capturing a dentist pulling teeth. Observe their skillful technique using primitive yet effective methods during this era. As we progress through time, our attention is drawn towards an artwork displaying oro-antral communication - a condition where there is an abnormal connection between the mouth and sinus cavity. Witness how dentists tackled such complexities throughout history. Now let's shift focus onto various tools used for tooth extraction throughout different periods. We encounter six tooth keys from the 19th century followed by three tooth keys dating back to circa 1850 – each representing unique designs employed by dentists of yesteryears. Continuing on this historical path, we come across a dental elevator circa 1830 – one of many innovative devices developed for safer extractions during this period. Additionally, behold medical claw pincers dating back to around 1700; these peculiar tools showcase the ingenuity of early dental practitioners.