Plugging hammer

Date
Circa 1890s
 Description
Typical. The hammer was sometimes operated by an apprentice while the principal held the plugger. Dr Tuckfield, in describing this technique, said it was most effective but requires great concentration by both operatives.
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Object detail

Date
Circa 1890s
Medium
metal, wood
Measurements
18 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm
Accession Number
HFA810
Object Type
instruments
Henry Forman Atkinson Dental Museum Category
Conservative Dentistry
Museum
Henry Forman Atkinson Dental Museum

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