The Most Bizarre Medical Tools from Back in the Day

Dental Key

Yes, this is the device they used to pull teeth. The claw would be secured into the tooth while the bolster was placed on the root. Then, with a twist and a pull, the tooth was out. This usually caused more problems.

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