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A 19th Century Adjustable Dental Elevator.

Item#: MES1116

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A 19th Century Adjustable Dental Elevator. - click to enlarge.

A Rare 19th Century Adjustable Dental Elevator. This is an important patented dental root elevator in which the working tip can be rotated 180 degrees to avoid using separate right or left tools. By releasing a screw at the handle base, the tip can be adjusted to the desired angle. Made of steel, 15 cm (6 inch) long with bolted thick ivory scales on the handle. This fine elevator is in very good condition.