Pelican tooth extractor, circa 1750 C017 / 8363
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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. Tooth extraction is the earliest known dental procedure, it was used as a last-resort cure for toothache. Pelican extractors originated in the fourteenth century and by the 1500s they had become the most popular tool for tooth-drawing amongst barber surgeons and practitioners. No two alike, each pelican extractor would have been individually designed to order. This example is English and dates from around 1750
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This print showcases a remarkable piece of dental history - the Pelican tooth extractor, circa 1750. Crafted from sturdy steel, this early type of dental forceps earned its name due to its claw-like design resembling the beak of a pelican. Tooth extraction, considered as the earliest known dental procedure, was often employed as a last-resort remedy for excruciating toothaches. Originating in the fourteenth century, Pelican extractors gained immense popularity among barber surgeons and practitioners by the 1500s. Each unique tool was meticulously designed to order, making no two alike. This particular example hails from England and dates back to around 1750. The photograph's blue background accentuates the antique nature of this eighteenth-century instrument that played an integral role in dentistry's evolution. It serves as a testament to our ancestors' ingenuity and resourcefulness when it came to healthcare practices during that era. As we marvel at this historical artifact, let us appreciate how far dental care has progressed since then. Today's advanced techniques and modern tools have revolutionized oral health practices, ensuring more efficient and comfortable procedures for patients worldwide. Nevertheless, we owe gratitude to these early pioneers who paved the way for contemporary dentistry with their innovative instruments like this extraordinary Pelican tooth extractor.
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