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Wilcox-Jewett Obtunder, circa 1905

Wilcox-Jewett Obtunder, used for anesthetizing teeth using pressure and injected local anesthetic. [on label inside wooden box] THE WILCOX-JEWETT OBTUNDER DESENSITIZES TEETH BY "PRESSURE ANESTHESIA" FOR THE PAINLESS EXCAVATION OF CAVITIES, GRINDING TEETH FOR CROWNING OF THE IMMEDIATE EXTIRPATION OF THE PULP / PRICE $10.00 / SOLE AGENTS LEE S. SMITH & SON PITTSBURG PA. U.S.A. [on obtunder] PAT. APPL'D FOR [with paper envelope and needles]

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circa 1905

Anesthesia in Dentistry

Dental instruments and apparatus

Syringes

Anesthesia

Equipment and Supplies

Needles

Syringes

Dental equipment & supplies

Wilcox-Jewett

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From the Collection of Allan J. Kucine, DDS

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