Gnathodynamies

Maker
1. Howard Worner
2. Wilcock
Date
Circa 1938
Description
Used for determining human biting force. Has a Bourdon type pressure gauge fitted with a small hydraulic cylinder, with soft pads on which the subject bites. Two examples, one to 50, one to 250 pounds each with 3/8 inch cylinder. Gauges are individually calibrated. Testing and calibrating stand in brass and pot of grease for lubricating ram.

Object detail

Date
Circa 1938
Accession Number
HFA1767
Object Type
instruments
Henry Forman Atkinson Dental Museum Category

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