Brief Description

Full acrylic upper denture with clear palate and acrylic teeth. Denture is discoloured, bleached and distorted.

History of Object

Denture was given by patient to Dr. Dennis, Senior Lecturer the Department of Dental Prosthetics, The University of Melbourne, at Spring Street. Patient had cleaned anteriors with 'Solvo' and worn them down. Denture was badly stained so he decided to put them in hot clothes washing water. The result, dentures grey and quite useless due to distortion.

Materials and Finishes

Acrylic (Poly Methyl Methacrylite).

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Part upper denture of right 5,4,3,2,1, and left 1,2,3,4,5 teeth with clasps on left and right upper 6. Carved in solid ivory, including the clasps. Repaired between right 5 with rivets. Joint on lingual covered with mastic.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Made of ivory, produced using standard dental technology hand carving.

References

Dental Prosthetics / Historical

Brief Description

Typical tantalum, plastic instrument. The handles of all tantalum instruments are similar with a distinct ball end.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. 'dT' = de Trey and probably indicates that the instrument was manufactured by DeTrey Brothers in Europe and may predate the Ash and S. S. White instruments.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and Tantalum.

References

See Ash catalogue fig. 65 for a similar instrument.
Conservative / Historical

Brief Description

Typical tantalum, plastic instrument. The handles of all tantalum instruments have a distinct ball end.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and Tantalum.

References

See Ash catalogue fig. 65 for similar item.
Conservative / Historical

Brief Description

Tantalum, plastic instrument with rusty handle and flat clean end. Similar to Ash instrument no. 35.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and Tantalum.

References

See Ash catalogue fig. 35, for a similar item.
Conservative / Historical

Brief Description

Typical single ended burnisher and spatula instrument for use with 'plastics' - silicate cements. Tantalum metal is corrosion resistant and is ideal for use in an acid environment but the high melting point made manufacture expensive.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and Tantalum.

References

See Ash catalogue G 106 to 107. Page not numbered, the 33 is similar to Ash no. 33.
Conservative / Historical

Brief Description

Double ended spatula and burnisher with ebonite handle with screw in bone end. Similar to Dental Museum Collection item 570 but larger.

History of Object

Object came from Dr. T. Woodhouse, who obtained it from an older colllegue. One of only two such instruments in the collection as of 26 September 1995.

Materials and Finishes

Hand made of bone and ebonite.

References

See Dental Museum Collection item 571 for a related object.
Historical / Conservative

Brief Description

Double ended spatula and burnisher with ebonite handle with screw in bone end.

History of Object

Object came from Dr. T. Woodhouse, who obtained it from an older colleague. One of only two such instruments in the collection as of 26 September 1995.

Materials and Finishes

Hand made of bone and ebonite.

References

See Dental Museum Collection item 571 for a related object.
Historical / Conservative

Brief Description

Metal handle instrument with agate end for use with 'plastic' filling materials.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. The end of the instrument has been repaired.

Materials and Finishes

Agate.

References

Historical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Cast, part lower denture, replacing lower right, 7,6,4,1 and lower left 1, 2, 5 and 6. Has clasps on right 5 and left 4 and 8. On a stone cast. Made in Melbourne at the Royal Dental Hospital Melbourne.

History of Object

Denture came from the royal Dental Hosptial of Melbourne and was made for a patient but it did not fit. Kept as an example and used for demonstration purposes.

Materials and Finishes

Made of Chromium Copper using standard dental techniques.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Lower blank of 'Hekolith' for moulding a lower denture, has one end burnt. A lighter shade of pink than Dental Museum Collection item 543 and more recent as stamped 'Neo - Heckolith'. Blank was made in Germany.

History of Object

Object came from Dr. W. J. Tuckfield's teaching specimens at Spring Street.

Materials and Finishes

Plastics.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Laboratory / Materials

Brief Description

Three point adjustable articulator. All cast with condylar pins adjustable and set during manufacture. Crude but clever. Has a flat spring on upper bow. Both upper and lower casts removable. Incisal angle fixed as cast. Cast in monogram on lower arm, (unreadable). Anterior pin missing. No proper attachment for lower cast. Commercially made.

History of Object

Articulator came from the Australian College of Dentistry. There is a large amount of plaster attached indicating that it was much used. Previously displayed in the foyer of the Anderson Auditorium for some years.

Materials and Finishes

Bronze.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Laboratory

Brief Description

Lower blank of 'Hekolith' for moulding a lower denture. Pink with burnt ends probably as a result of trying to identify the material. This material softened, melted and then charred when placed in an open flame. Celluloid, another base material used at this time, flared and burnt violently. Blank was made in Germany.

History of Object

The object came from the Tuckfield collection at Spring Street.

Materials and Finishes

Hot stamped plastic.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Early Texts / Materials

Brief Description

Part upper denture of right 6,1 and left 1,4 possibly made of German Silver. Upper left and right 1, pins backed and soldered, upper right 6 backed and pins riveted, unique. Clasps on upper right 7,5 and left 5, plate type. Well chased into gingival spaces. Black staining on palate.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

German Silver, dental swaged.

References

Dental Prosthetics / History

Brief Description

Typical full upper denture in brown vulcanite with added plastic gum well contoured. Gum was originally a light pink colour. Porcelain teeth.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. Denture was probably made by W. J. Tuckfield as a demonstration model in the 1930s or 1940s. Well made denture, contoured and stippled.

Materials and Finishes

Vulcanite, plastic and porcelain, made using standard dental techniques.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Full upper vulcanite denture with a contoured pink gum, contrasting with the red base. Has porcelain teeth.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. Probably made for a patient in the 1930s or 1940s. Each technician could produce five to six dentures at a time and identified each by a code letter or number scratched on the fitting surface of the caste which was reproduced as a raised mark that could be easily removed later when finished.

Materials and Finishes

Vulcanite, pink natural gum and porcelain.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Typical curved spatula with tungsten end. Inscribed number probably refers to Ash catalogue, 1900.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. 'D DET D.R.P' = De Trey. De Trey was a European firm with their main base in Switzerland.

Materials and Finishes

Tungsten.

References

See Ash 1900, fig.60.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry.

Brief Description

A set of two (two packets), of cast aluminum mounting plates for use with a Woods Gibling articulator. Roughly triangular in shape with rounded corners with three spaced 2.5 mm holes and central threaded fixing hole. Made by the Woods Gibling Brothers, Sydney

History of Object

Obtained form the Australian College of Dentistry but probably originally came from a student kit.

Materials and Finishes

Brass.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Laboratory

Brief Description

Cast support consisting of a circular base, 2.5 x 1.5 cm high, with a knurled screw to lock the 1.5 cm high pillar which carries a 0.6 cm diameter self levelling cross arm. Made by Hanau Engineering Company Inc., Buffalo NY.

History of Object

Probably bought by Dr. Tuckfield with a Hanau articulator. Specimen unused.

Materials and Finishes

Aluminium Alloy

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Laboratory

Brief Description

Pressed aluminium disc to a radius of 4½ inches to conform to the radius of a sphere upon which the teeth of a lower mandible (dried specimen) were suppose to fit. After Leon Williams. Made by Crescent Dental Manufacturers Chicago.

History of Object.

Used in the setting up of artificial teeth.

Materials and Finishes

Aluminium.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Laboratory

Brief Description

A very well made instrument. Articulator is chrome plated and has a curious spring loaded attachment for upper bow which can be removed. Casts attached to removeable plates. The basic idea is in the use of 'Ivoclar' posterior teeth for which a special curved attachment that replaces the upper cast, is supplied. Bite plates engraved with a series of parallel lines are also supplied as an aid in setting up. Instructions in German and English are enclosed. Made by Ivoclar A G, Schaan, Liechtenstein.

History of Object

Obtained by Professor Henry Atkinson when the Australian Bureau of Dental Standards Laboratory was moving to Canberra. Mr. Vic McLaverty was the dental technical officer on the staff of ADSL. His name is on the box.

Materials and Finishes

Heavy cast bronze.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Laboratory

Brief Description

Unique cast aluminium articulator with fixed condyle slopes, upper arm held in by tension springs and adjustable anterior posteriorily in relation to base by rod and clamp. Also tilt adjusted by ball and socket joint. Casts attached by curious screw mechanism that does not engage. A well made and finished instrument.

History of Object

Obtained by Professor Henry Atkinson when the Australian Bureau of Dental Standards Laboratory was moving to Canberra. The articulator was unused and had not been tested.

Materials and Finishes

Aluminum and brass.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Laboratory

Brief Description

Well engineered articlulator made of cast, machined, aluminium alloy. All movements calibrated in degrees. Incisal angle adjustable in two planes at right angles. Condyle as bronze disc with upper arm held in bronze ball, sliding and turning in slot. Head engraved in degrees plus/minus from horizontal. Uprights adjustable through 20 degress. Casts held to removeable plates with pins. Adjustable inferior orbital indicator. Face bow fits on ends of condyles. Made by Hanau Engineering Company, Buffalo N.Y. USA.

A small label in the cast retention screws indicates that patents were taken out in 1926, 1928, 1941. Instrument No 110732. Two Hanau face bows 1778 and 1778A. 1778 plain rod condyle markers and simple clamp for fork without rest or adjustment. 1178A with height adjustment for fork, strip type. Calibrated condyle markers together with lower orbital marker, stamped 'Hanau' on cast ends.

History of Object

Articulator probably belonged to Dr. William Tuckfield as he was a great fan of this firm.

Materials and Finishes

Aluminium alloy.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Laboratory

Brief Description

Typical three point articulator with simple adjustable condylar and anterior angles. Student issue with pins for face bow, a flat spring for controlling slide and an incisal pin. Articulator fitted with a back rest so that it may be tilted on the bench for viewing the occlusal plane. No other articulator has this most useful facility. Made by Woods Gibling LTD, Sydney, Australia.

The Woods Gibling face bow for use with the Woods Gibling articulator has an angular frame of ¼ brass rod with adjustable lockable 'ear pieces' for placing over condyle heads. With adjustable fork.

History of Object

Articulator came from the student kit.

Materials and Finishes

Bronze.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Laboratory

Brief Description

Full upper and lower denture, made of acrylic. Rough.

History of Object

Dentures were donated by Dr. C. Dennis who was a Reader in the Department of Prosthetics. Dentures were made for a patient for his wedding day by a friend, a glazier by trade, who had no dental training. The patient paid twenty dollars for the dentures in 1980. The groom wore them for the ceremony and breakfast but was unable to eat and had difficulty with his speech. They were never worn again.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetic / Historical

Brief Description

Lower blank of 'Hekolith' for moulding a lower denture. A lighter shade of pink than Dental Museum Collection item 543 and more recent as stamped 'Neo - Heckolith'. This material was most commonly referred to as 'Hekolite'. Blank was made in Germany.

History of Object

Object came from Dr. W. J. Tuckfield's teaching specimens at Spring Street.

Materials and Finishes

Plastics.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Laboratory / Materials

Brief Description

Fuller upper denture carved from a solid block of ivory. Evidence of springs having been attached. Anterior teeth very life like in shape. Made by Marks and Adamson of Collins Street, Melbourne

History of Object

Presented by Doctors G. and E. Marks. It was stated that this denture was made in the 'Marks and Adamson' work room in the late 1800s. It was probably made by a technician or apprentice and as was the custom fitted by the Dentist, with the final carving done at the chair side.

Materials and Finishes

Ivory.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Historical

Brief Description

Upper and lower cast silver splints mounted on a black painted gypsum box. Splints have two locking plates and four counter sunk screws.

History of Object

Splints were part of the original Dental Museum collection and were obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. The number '18' on the base is from a previous numbering system used by the old Museum. The Museum was a unit in the college similar to a department. The original Museum Register and catalogue sheets have never been found.

Materials and Finishes

Made of coin silver (brass) using standard dental technology.

References

See Major Russell file, 1470
Clinical / Technical / Oral Surgery

Brief Description

Very curious all acrylic denture showing unique wear to upper right 6,5,4,3,2 region with upper 6 worn away completely, upper right 5,4 worn away to gum level and upper right 3,2 worn down to acrylic. Lower right 4,5,6, half worn and almost all of lower right 7, worn away.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry from a patient who required new dentures around 1955 to 1960. The patient did not know how the dentures became so worn. It was suggested that it occurred during cleaning, but 'No' and during sleep. As the dentures were not worn at night but left in a glass of water this was not the case. The worn contact areas can be made to meet only when the lower denture is pushed forward on to the lower lip and then rotated through 180 degrees. In fact turned back to front. The patient thought this was impossible but by requesting his wife to observe him, she noted that when reading or watching television he was chewing his teeth. The patient was not conscious of the action.

Materials and Finishes

Acrylic.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetic / Historical

Brief Description

Technically excellent pre WWII denture replacing upper right 5 & 4 and upper left 5,6 & 7. Has cast palatal bar, fitted tubes on upper right 5 & 4, clasps on upper right 6 & 3 and upper left 5, Hekolite attached to upper left 6 & 7, pink and shiny.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, made by an unknown student. Denture is a typical example of the high level of technical skill which early students were required to achieve.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetic / Historical / Technique

Brief Description

A unique denture with a pink gum and dark 'whale bone' palate. Gum sections for upper left 7 to 1 and upper right 1 to 7 are in six blocks, three each side as in 1 to 3, 4 to 5, 6 to 7.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, but originally from a patient. The craftsmanship in this denture is excellent as there are no spaces between the sections. Rubber is not visible in the spaces.

Materials and Finishes

Vulcanite and porcelain.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetic / Historical

Brief Description

Typical full upper acrylic denture with acrylic teeth and a cast gold alloy base with 'gutter'. Repaired upper right 1 and upper left 4 to 7 and upper right 7 to 4.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, from Alan Grant when he was a part time Lecturer at the College

Gold or sterling silverl base plates together with clear palates were more often than not made to enhance the Dentist's income than improve service. An argument for the use of expensive metal was that it was thought to prevent midline fracture.

Materials and Finishes

Acrylic and gold alloy.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetic / Historical

Brief Description

Part upper denture replacing upper right 3 & 1 and upper left 2,3,4. Swaged using base metal, possibly German Silver and soldered pins. Plate clasps on upper left and right 5. Upper right 5 possibly in gold alloy.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963. Presented by patient in about 1960 who then required a full upper and lower denture. Made after WWI. Patient was vague on details.

Materials and Finishes

German Silver ?

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetic / Historical

Brief Description

Full lower porcelain teeth with a facing where the usual pink gum was replaced with a dark brown, semi translucent plastic, possibly Hekolite.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963. Denture was made by W. T. Tuckfield and was probably an experimental exercise. Hekolite or Heckolythe darkened with age and with use in the mouth.

Materials and Finishes

Porcelain and plastic possibly Hekolite.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetic / Historical

Brief Description

Full upper acrylic denture made for Roy Burgess, Laboratory Manager. In the 1950s and 1960s when dentures were booming, many methods were developed for aiding retention and this is an example of a method that was not successful.

History of Object

Made at the Australian College of Dentistry in 1960. Details of technique are with the specimen and with Dental Museum Collection item 852. In this denture, retention was excellent and better that normal however, the denture could not be worn as the rubber strip caused pressure and pain.

Materials and Finishes

Acrylic (normal denture) and rubber strip (neoprene).

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Research

Brief Description

Small upper obdurator in black vulcanite with gold alloy hinge and a unique clasp. A very interesting specimen.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963. Originally came from W. T. Tuckfield and was made in private practice.

Materials and Finishes

Vulcanite and gold alloy.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Teaching

Brief Description

Full upper denture with acrylic base and chromiumr alloy implant. The denture was 'nailed' to the bone of the recipient. The original denture had been 'relined'. A superior teaching specimen. Made in London, UK by Dr. Orlay and also relined in Melbourne by a local dentist.

History of Object

Under the Australian Dental Association, Victorian branch, Dr. Orlay of London was a demonstrator (Guest Lecturer) in the Dental School in 1963 and showed various new techniques. A patient of an attending dentist heard of the new treatment and was passed on to Dr. Orlay in London who fitted this denture. The patient was not well on the return trip having penicillin administered. The denture became loose and the local dentist was instructed by Orlay to reline it in the mouth. Hence the denture's strange look. Some pins are short some are long. An X-ray shows a root hit by pins. When first seen by Professor Henry Atkinson, the patient had a foul discharge from the nose and from around the denture. It was thus suggested it be removed and an Ear Nose and Throat specialist's opinion obtained and an immediate denture considered. The patient was not impressed and removed denture by herself that night. Had new 'immediate' from Dr. Eric Sier. There were no futher problems.

Materials and Finishes

Acrylic metal pins.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Teaching

Brief Description

Fabricated part lower denture. Stress breaking denture replacing posteriors with clasps and flexible arms on abutment teeth. Made at the Australian College of Dentistry, Melbourne, Australia.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963. Made by a student as an exercise in the 4th or 5th years of the course.

This type of denture was a technique exercise carried out by all students. It required considerable skill to do reasonably well and involved much time but was of no real value. This and similar exercises were removed from the 'requirements' by Professor Henry Atkinson.

Materials and Finishes

Base metals.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Teaching / Historical

Brief Description

Full lower denture of fourteen teeth, carved from solid ivory block.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Made of ivory and produced using standard dental technology and hand carving.

References

Dental Prosthetics / Historical

Brief Description

Originally this denture was a part lower denture replacing the posterior teeth. It was carved from a solid piece of ivory and fitted with springs. When at a later date the front teeth were lost, a block of bone was riveted to the denture to fill the space, and recarved. Made by Marks and Adamson of Collins Street, Melbourne.

History of Object

Presented by Doctors George & Edward Marks.

Materials and Finishes

Ivory and bone.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Historical

Brief Description

Upper part denture of right 7,6,5,4,1 and left 4,5,6,7,8. Present in mouth left and right 3rd. Upper right 4,3,1 and left 1,3,4 tube teeth on posts. Upper right 7,6 and left 6,7 carved from solid ivory block. Upper left 5, 6 riveted on a spring attachment. Spring attached to a swivel on upper right 6, gold clasp on left 3. Open palate metal, probably German Silver.

Lower part of denture right 7,6,4,2, and left 1,2,6,7. Tubes and blocks as above. Rest left 5. Clap and rest right 5, spring and swivel attached to right 6. Made in London, England.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, probably German Silver, gold porcelain and ivory produced using standard dental technology.

References

See catalogues for information regarding maker.
Dental Prosthetics / Historical

Brief Description

Cast gold alloy, part upper denture replacing left and right teeth 1 & 2. Has wrought wire clasps on upper left and right 5 & 6. Anteriors in plastic, possibly Kallodent.

History of Object

Denture was given to Professor Henry Atkinson by the owner, a patient in 1958. It was made for this patient by his then dentist Sir Wilfred Fish a London Practitioner of note, in 1939 - 40. It was prepared on a cast made from a sectional compound impression, Fish's favorite technique at the time. The clasps are most detailed.

Fish visited Australia and gave a lecture/demonstration on his technique for making full upper and lower dentures. He also spoke and lectured on his research work on dentine 'opaque areas' etc, and left a set of 3.5 x 3.5 inch slides which are unique. The work of Fish and Charlie Allen, a local research worker should be checked for priority in this field. Both appeared about the same time at opposite ends of the earth and neither seem to acknowledge or be aware of the other's work.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / historical

Brief Description

The first tooth, upper 6th, extracted at the new Australian College in 1907. Mounted and framed.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963. Framed tooth was found in a box of junk, cleaned and restored. Has been shown on several occasions.

Materials and Finishes

Wooden frame, glass, velvet and natural tooth,

References

See Australian Dental Journal, Professor Henry Atkinson's History for details of the opening of the new College and Hospital in 1907, Spring Street.
Historical

Brief Description

Hand instrument with brass handle and agate end. Hockey stick shape, for use with plastics. Made by Ash and Sons, England.

History of Object

Object came from a collection of instruments donated by Mrs. Wunderly in memory of her husband Dr. Jack Wunderly.

Materials and Finishes

Brass agate

References

Conservative Dentistry / Clinical / Historical

Brief Description

Small hand instrument for manipulating plastic fillings. End made of tantalum to avoid corrosion and staining.

History of Object

Object came from a collection of instruments donated by Mrs. Wunderly in memory of her husband Dr. Jack Wunderly.

Materials and Finishes

Tantalum end.

References

See Ash and D M Co. catalogues, 1889 etc.
Conservative Dentistry / Clinical / Historical

Brief Description

Small hand instrument for manipulating plastic fillings. End made of tantalum to avoid corrosion and staining. S E.

History of Object

Object came from a collection of instruments donated by Mrs. Wunderly in memory of her husband Dr. Jack Wunderly. Amongst old, rusty, unclean instruments, those with tantalum ends may be passed over and possibly mistaken for a type of scaler which was fitted with a tempered steel and flexible end. All tantalum fitted instruments have a typical handle with a ball turned end and a hand file cut shank.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and tantalum

References

See Ash and D M Co. catalogues, 1889 etc.
Conservative Dentistry / Clinical / Historical

Brief Description

Small hand instrument for manipulating plastic fillings. End made of tantalum to avoid corrosion and staining. S E.

History of Object

Object came from a collection of instruments donated by Mrs. Wunderly in memory of her husband Dr. Jack Wunderly. Amongst old, rusty, unclean instruments, those with tantalum ends may be passed over and possibly mistaken for a type of scaler which was fitted with a tempered steel and flexible end. All tantalum fitted instruments have a typical handle with a ball turned end and a hand file cut shank.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and tantalum

References

See Ash and D M Co. catalogues, 1889 etc.
Conservative Dentistry / Clinical / Historical

Brief Description

Typical hand instrument for manipulating plastic fillings. End made of tantalum to avoid corrosion and staining. S E.

History of Object

Object came from a collection of instruments donated by Mrs. Wunderly in memory of her husband Dr. Jack Wunderly. Amongst old, rusty, unclean instruments, those with tantalum ends may be passed over and possibly mistaken for a type of scaler which was fitted with a tempered steel and flexible end. All tantalum fitted instruments have a typical handle with a ball turned end and a hand file cut shank.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and tantalum

References

See Ash and D M Co. catalogues, 1889 etc.
Conservative Dentistry / Clinical / Historical

Brief Description

Typical hand instrument for manipulating plastic fillings. End made of tantalum to avoid corrosion and staining. D E.

History of Object

Object came from a collection of instruments donated by Mrs. Wunderly in memory of her husband Dr. Jack Wunderly. Amongst old, rusty, unclean instruments, those with tantalum ends may be passed over and possibly mistaken for a type of scaler which was fitted with a tempered steel and flexible end. All tantalum fitted instruments have a typical handle with a ball turned end and a hand file cut shank.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and tantalum

References

See Ash and D M Co. Catalogues, 1889 etc.
Conservative Dentistry / Clinical / Historical

Brief Description

Typical hand instrument for manipulating plastic fillings. End made of tantalum to avoid corrosion and staining.

History of Object

Object came from a collection of instruments donated by Mrs. Wunderly in memory of her husband Dr. Jack Wunderly. Amongst old, rusty, unclean instruments, those with tantalum ends may be passed over and possibly mistaken for a type of scaler which was fitted with a tempered steel and flexible end. All tantalum fitted instruments have a typical handle with a ball turned end and a hand file cut shank.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and tantalum

References

See Ash and D M Co. catalogues, 1889 etc.
Conservative Dentistry / Clinical / Historical

Brief Description

Box of ¼ pound reel of Ash's Binding Wire. Soft iron wire SWG26. Unused on wooden spool and wrapped in protective paper.

History of Object

Binding wire was included in each student's instrument kit and was used for holding bits and pieces together while soldering (brazing). So little was used that often at the end of the course, the box like this example was unopened. Barely more than 50cm was ever required. One of the first items eliminated in 1954-55.

Materials and Finishes

Card, wood, wire iron, paper.

References

Laboratory / Teaching / Dental Mechanics

Brief Description

Adjustable articulator, well engineered with face bow. Of machined all over aluminium with hinge of polished steel balls, adjustable laterally and marked 'SML'. Anterior plate adjustable saggitally, 'in and out' and inclination on left and right by separate screws, upper arm with lateral and angular condyle adjustment, all with large knurled screws. Casts held with removable plates similar to Hanau. Anterior pin with chisel end, adjustable vertically and calibrated in millimeters. Foreign patent numbers listed on an adhesive label. Face bow No. 1732, cut from sheet aluminium alloy 21.0 x 19.0 cm 2.5 mm thick. Plastic or nylon ear plugs. Bow adjustable with arm for holding bite fork, adjustable in all planes. Stamped WM, Whipmix Corporation. Some adjustments require an Allen key.

History of Object

Articulator was bought by the Department of Dental Prosthetics, The University of Melbourne, for teaching and research.

Materials and Finishes

Aluminium alloy.

References

Laboratory / Dental Prosthetics / Clinical

Brief Description

Cast Chromium Copper alloy bite plate over lower right 7 - 3 and lower left 4 - 7 with acrylic (ivory shade) teeth. Very large, heavy and some what crude bite plate.

History of Object

Presented by Dr. Behrend of Collins Street.

Materials and Finishes

Chromium Copper alloy and acrylic.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Historical

Brief Description

Full denture with cast aluminium base with acrylic attachment and porcelain teeth. Acrylic gum may be over Hekolite base. Made in Melbourne, Australia probably by a student.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Aluminium, acrylic, Hekolite and porcelain, produced using standard dental technology.

References

Clinical / Teaching / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

A. Part upper denture with gold alloy insert with four steel backings. No teeth present possibly ninety to one hundred years old.

B.& C. Upper and lower acrylic full dentures. Gum, left side of upper missing. Palate appears to have been repaired with some home-made mixture and applied plastic. All teeth acrylic, worn to the base and tobacco stained. C 1950.

D. Full lower vulcanite with porcelain teeth. The whole denture, including the fitting surface, but not the occlusal, is coated with a deposit 'tartar'. The lingual mass measures 2 .0 cm and extends from side to side in the second pre molar region.

History of Object

A collection of dentures from patients who donated them after treatment at The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne.

Materials and Finishes

Made using standard dental techniques.

References

Dental Prosthetics / Teaching / History

Brief Description

Denture made as a student exercise and swaged from German silver plate on zinc die. Retention loops made from a continuous flat strip, silver brazed in place. Made in the1930s.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

German silver, produced using standard dental technology.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Teaching

Brief Description

Part lower denture with cast lower lingual bar with groove on upper surface to accommodate stainless steel wire stress breakers. Attached to claps on lower right 4 and lower left 4. Denture replacing lower right 7,6,5 and lower left 5,6,7. Good example of student's work. Probably made in the time of Dr. W. J. Tuckfield.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Base, alloy produced using standard dental technology.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Teaching

Brief Description

One piece lower denture cast in chrome cobalt alloy. Made the Department of Dental Prosthetics, The University of Melbourne, to replace lower right 6, 2 and 1; and lower left 1, 2 and 6. For acrylic attachments

History of Object

Denture was made originally for a patient in the The Department of Dental Prosthetics, The University of Melbourne, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne Australia.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Part denture replacing upper right 7, 6, 4 and 2 and upper left 3 and 7. Cast in the Department of Prosthetics, Australian College of Dentistry. Skeleton type denture with upper right 2 and upper left 3 in acrylic. On original stone cast, probably made for a patient.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Gold alloy and acrylic resin.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Part denture cast from chrome cobalt alloy replacing right upper 4, 5 and left upper 5. Clasps on upper right 3 and upper left 5.

History of Object

Made in the Department of Prosthetics, Australian College of Dentistry, 711 Elizabeth Street Melbourne, Australia, probably in the early 1970s.

Materials and Finishes

Chrome cobalt alloy, produced using standard dental technology.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

All acrylic part upper denture replacing upper left 3,4, and 5 teeth. Clasps on upper right 4 and upper left 6 made of stainless steel wire. Most probably made for a patient.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Acrylic, produced using standard dental technology.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

One piece skeleton part upper cast, designed as experiment for students. Made at the Australian College of Dentistry, Melbourne, Australia. Similar to Dental Museum Collection item number 282, but without attachments.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Base alloy, produced using standard dental technology.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Teaching

Brief Description

One piece skeleton design part upper cast produced as an experiment for students. Made at the Australian College of Dentistry, Melbourne, Australia, in "Technique metal" for upper right 5 and upper left 5, 6 & 7 teeth. For acrylic attachments. 'Technique metal' was a base metal alloy with similar casting properties to gold alloys.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Base Alloy, produced using standard dental technology.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Teaching

Brief Description

Denture with cast full aluminum base with many pin head retention units. For student demonstration.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963

Materials and Finishes

Aluminum, produced using standard dental technology.

References

Clinical /Dental Prosthetics / Teaching

Brief Description

Typical cast three point articulator with fixed angle anterior slide. Casts held by removable plates with knurled screws. Upper bow adjustable, anterior posterior condyle angles adjustable and clamped with tommy-bar screw. Vertical adjustment of upper arm by headed screw. The upper complete arm is vertically adjustable and may be removed. The cast letters 'W.G.' probably refer to the Sydney manufacturer 'Woods Gibling'.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Bronze.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Laboratory

Brief Description

Full denture with Hekolite base and porcelain teeth. Denture all one colour. Evidence of wear and tear with some callulus.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Porcelain and Hekolite using standard dental technology.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Instrument with vulcanite handle and shaped tortoise shell end. Made in England

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963. Part of a set of instruments displayed in a wooden stand, Dental Museum Collection item 421.

Materials and Finishes

Vulcanite and tortoise shell.

References

For related objects see Dental Museum Collection items 422, 423, 425, 426, 427.
See Ash, 1911, p. 100.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Denture with swaged or cast gold base showing signs of repair in palate. Has porcelain teeth, and a well worn vulcanite base.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Gold, alloy, vulcanite, produced using (standard) dental technology.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Partial upper denture with swaged base, posteriors carved from bone, anteriors porcelain. Retention is aided by a forged metal clasp on the one remaining natural tooth. Clasp catch measures approximately 2.0 x 0.5mm (most cunning). Four anteriors missing. Maybe made of brass alloy.

History of Object

Denture obtained from the Dental Museum, the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Alloy, bone and porcelain, produced using standard dental technology.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Mechanical Dentistry

Brief Description

Part upper denture carved from bone or ivory with four natural teeth attached by metal posts. Retention of this denture is by means of a coiled spring attached to swivels. Crude 'x' cross pattern on molars

History of Object

Obtained from the Dental Museum in Spring Street, Australian College of Dentistry in the 1950s. This is an excellent specimen showing workmanship of the very highest order as the only mechanical aids available were a bow drill and possibly a foot operated polishing lathe.

Materials and Finishes

Bone, natural teeth, brass and bronze, made using standard dental techniques.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Workroom / Mechanical Dentistry
See texts on early dental technology

Brief Description

Complete lower denture made of vulcanite on a swaged gold alloy base. Porcelain teeth with 'tartar behind lower anteriors. Very heavy denture which was made in the early 1920s and used between 1920 and 1950.

History of Object

Given by an unknown patient to the Department of Prosthetics, the University of Melbourne.

Materials and Finishes

Vulcanite, gold and porcelain, made by swaging the base plate and vulcanising the rubber

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Technology

Brief Description

Sand cast denture made by Captain Marshall when he was a prisoner of war in Ambon. This is an all aluminium full lower denture and shows signs of wear on occusal surfaces. Aluminium salvaged from old army water bottles or scrap from planes.

History of Object

This denture was given by Dr Marshall to the College Museum which was packed and transferred to 711 Elizabeth Street in 1963 or earlier. It was discovered by Dr Roller of Oral Pathology in 1993. The original label reads "Denture cast by Captain G. Marshall AADC when P.O.W. Ambonica. Cast from areoplane scrap and sand."

Materials and Finishes

Sand cast aluminium made using standard dental technology under very difficult conditions.

References

Clinical, Technological
World War II History,
See , Beaumont. Joan, Gull Force, Survival and Leadership in Captivity 1941 to 1945, (Dr. Geoff Sutcliffe, Australian Dental Association, has a copy.)
See Dental Museum Collection item number 259 for a related item.

Brief Description

Upper vulcanite denture with a pink gum, a relatively new introduction at the time. Many different repairs have been made, including repairs to fractures and new teeth added

History of Object

Dentures came from the Department of Dental Prosthetics from an unknown patient.

Materials and Finishes

Vulcanised rubber using standard dental technology

References

Clinical / Prosthetics /Technical

Brief Description

Splint in two parts, upper and lower which lock together when in mouth. Distal extension on upper part to support soft palate or to aid retention. Extensions in black rubber.

History of Object

Made by Dr. Tuckfield and staff in Melbourne, Australia and most probably used in the nineteen thirties. Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963

Materials and Finishes

Made of red vulcanite and produced using standard dental technology.

References

Clinical / Technical / Oral Surgery / Prosthetics

Brief Description

Typical Gunning splint for edentulous.patient in red vulcanite with opening at the front. Red brown compound on one side.

History of Object

Made by Dr. Tuckfield and staff in Melbourne Australia and most probably used in the 1930s. Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Hand made of vulcanised rubber using stanard dental technology.

References

Clinical / Technical / Oral Surgery / Prosthetics

Brief Description

Two piece obdurator made of vulcanite and cast bronze. Teeth present on appliance upper left 3,4,5,6,7. Palatal base bars to upper left 76431. Circumferential clasps fitted to upper left 3,4,5,6,7. On large gypsum cast.

History of Object

Obdurator came from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963 and was most probably made by Dr. W. J. Tuckfield in Melbourne, Australia and was used at the Australian College of Dentistry.

Materials and Finishes

Hand made of red vulcanite and metal pins.

References

Oral Surgery /Teaching / Surgical Technical

Brief Description

Red vulcanite splint for edentulous upper jaw with two stout, 3 mm wire projections, on either side for bandages.

History of Object

Splints were part of the original Dental Museum collection and were obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. The Museum was a unit in the college similar to a department. The original Museum Register and catalogue sheets have never been found.

Materials and Finishes

Made of vulcanite and non ferrous wire, produced using standard dental technology.

References

Oral Surgery / Mechanical Dentistry / Prosthetics

Brief Description

Upper and lower cast silver splints, mounted on a black painted gypsum base. Lower splint is in two parts with a cross bar and scew, two brass locking plates and six brass counter sunk screws. Also has loops for wiring.

History of Object

Splints were part of the original Dental Museum collection and were obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. The number '13' on the base is from a previous numbering system used by the old Museum. The Museum was a unit in the College similar to a Department. The original Museum Register and catalogue sheets have never been found.

Materials and Finishes

Made of coin silver (brass) using standard dental technology.

References

Clinical / Technical / Oral Surgery

Brief Description

Denture with cast aluminum base for full upper denture with many retention tags and gutters. Has original label. Made with by Dr. W. J. Tuckfield at the Australian College of Dentistry, Melbourne, Australia for student demonstration.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Aluminum, produced using dental technology.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Large tray type mould guide containing all common moulds of 'Anataform Preceptor' porcelain teeth, both upper and lower. Moulds are set out in columns, square to ovoid and in sets as 32 E. Details of coding fully explained on lid. Some material on 'Vita Lumin' also enclosed. Housed in a cardboard container. Guide made by the Amalgamated Dental Company London, England.

History of Object

Mould guide donated by Dr. Watson of Toorak, a crown and bridge specialist.

Materials and Finishes

Porcelain with base metal pins.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Plain line, simple hinged articulator with a removable top arm and adjustable attachment to allow repositioning or removal of upper cast. Arms are circular in shape with openings for securing casts, hence difficulty in removal. Well engineered.

History of Object

Articulator came from the Australian College of Dentistry and was previously exhibited in the Auxiliary cabinet in the foyer of The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, 711 Elizabeth Street Melbourne.

Materials and Finishes

Bronze.

References

Laboratory / Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Articulator with a simple hinge with adjustable opening screw and wide fork arms. No markings but similar to an Ash instrument.

History of Object

Articulator came from the Australian College of Dentistry.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated bronze.

References

See Ash catalogues, 1898 and 1912.
Laboratory / Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Tin 'bottle' of 'Calspar' specially prepared impression material, contents approximately one pound, with screw cap lid and full instructions for use on container. Contents were used for taking impressions of edentulous mouths for full dentures. Used at the time dentures were made of vulcanite. Made by the Amalgamated Dental Company, England.

History of Object

Impression material came from the Australian College of Dentistry and was used in the teaching clinics.

Materials and Finishes

Tin container with gypsum contents.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Cast surveyor with flat steel base (11.0 x 17.0 cm) with vertical column (1.0 x 18.0 cm) on which slides a horizontal hinged arm. On the column an adjustable stop allows the arm to be set at any height and the hinge allows coverage of the base. A lead pencil holder is fitted to the end of the arm to mark the teeth to be clasped. Separate adjustable table (two directions at right angles) with clamp for holding cast. Made by Woods Gibling, Sydney, Australia and used from the early 1950s to the early 1960s..

History of Object

Cast surveyor was designed as a substitute for the Ney Cast Surveyor which was an American make. Surveyor was previously exhibited in the foyer of The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne.

Materials and Finishes

Cast bronze and steel.

References

Key Associations: Ney Surveyor and instructions.
Dental Prosthetics / Clinical / Laboratory

Brief Description

Cast bronze (unpainted) articulator similar to Woods-Gibling pattern with a fixed condylar angle, adjustable pin and a plate in front. The upper arm is fitted with a mechanism for rotating the upper denture in a circular motion. Belt driven via pulleys from the bench motor. Stamped on upper arm "Roebuck Geometric Articulator. Made in Australia. Pat. No. 1 3353-58".

History of Object

Articulator came from the Australian College of Dentistry and was probably a copy made locally of an original brought back from the USA by Dr. W. J. Tuckfield who was very impressed by the American's approach to prosthetic problems.

Materials and Finishes

Cast Bronze

References

Dental Prosthetics / Clinical / Laboratory

Brief Description

A special adjustable three point articulator with a hand operated gear mechanism which moves the upper arm laterally in a circular motion. Has a horizontal handle with enclosed gears. Well engineered. Casts are held in upper and lower arms with wire rods (missing). Brass plate "The improved Dox Denture Grinder Mach. No 5A Regd. USA" stuck on. No 102. Made in the USA.

History of Object

Grinder came from the Australian College of Dentistry and was probably brought back from the USA by Dr. W. J. Tuckfield who was very impressed by the American's approach to prosthetic problems.

Materials and Finishes

Bronze alloy.

References

Dental Prosthetics / Dental Mechanics

Brief Description

Brown card box with four cakes of brown impression compound, each stamped "Mountford's Impression Composition".

History of Object

It is thought that this impression compound may date from as early as the 1890s because the surface is not as smooth, i.e. detail not as sharp as later material.

Materials and Finishes

References

Key Associations: 'Stent'
Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Plush lined, card box with four metal clips each containing six different shaped porcelain teeth on a short metal arm. Individual teeth can be removed for close approach to patient. Total of 24 teeth, numbered to correspond to the number on the clip. Label on front of box gives details of contents and how guide should be used. Made in Philadelphia, USA.

History of Object

Shade guide came from Mr. A. Treacy, it was originally his father's, who was a permatee and worked with and for Turner's of Collins/Burke Streets.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, porcelain, card and plush.

References

Clinical /Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Upper and lower dentures with upper and lower porcelain gum blocks also with swivels and springs. No 'suction chamber' but deep ridges in palate. Made using standard dental techniques.

History of Object

Dentures came from Dr. Tony Heilberg from his patient Mr. Davies who indicated they had been in his family for some years.

Materials and Finishes

Vulcanite and porcelain.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Full upper and lower vulcanite dentures with complete upper porcelain gum blocks from 1 to 7 each side. Lower gum blocks extend 1 to 5 each side with separate molars. Retention by springs and swivels. Palate has parallel ridges each side. Stained from much use. Produced using standard dental techniques and probably worn during the 1920s.

History of Object

Dentures were given to Dr. Tony Heilberg by a patient who had obtained them from a friend.

Materials and Finishes

Vulcanite teeth.

References

See correspondence file, Dental Museum Collection, 'Dr. Tony Heilberg'
Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Four vulcanite dentures.

A. Full upper vulcanite denture with porcelain gum blocks (6). 1,2,3, and 4,5,6, each side. There are also the remains of what appears to be some facing material above the right block. ?Pink acrylic. Well worn.

B. Full upper vulcanite denture with fourteen teeth and flat back pins. Well worn.

C. Part upper vulcanite denture replacing right side molar, premolar and lateral. Left side replacing first and second premolars and molar. Well worn.

D. Full lower vulcanite denture with fourteen teeth. Fractured between right 1 and 2. Denture has been relined with dark brown material, possibly impression compound and faced with some (now) bluish-grey ?plastic.

History of Object

Donated by Dr. Watson as a group of specimens.

Materials and Finishes

References

Dental Prosthetics / History

Brief Description

Instrument with vulcanite handle and shaped tortoise shell end. Made in England. Part of a set of instruments displayed in a wooden stand, Dental Museum Collection item 421.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963. The early silicate filling materials, known as 'artificial porcelain', were highly corrosive and attacked the steel instrument used for mixing and placing. The result, a dark and spoilt filling. Many materials, glass, bone, ivory, tantalum and tortoise shell were tried. Tortoise shell was satisfactory from the corrosive point of view but lacked strength.

Materials and Finishes

Vulcanite and tortoise shell.

References

For related objects see Dental Museum Collection items 423, 424, 425, 426, 427.
See Ash, 1911, p. 90.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Metal (aluminium) container with pressure gauge and relief screw fitted with pump action lid. Most probably made in the United Kingdom.

History of Object

Hydroflask was used to process acrylic under pressure (water) to prevent porosity.

Materials and Finishes

Aluminium.

References

Dental Prosthetics / Laboratory

Brief Description

Instrument with vulcanite handle and shaped tortoise shell end. Made in England.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963. Part of a set of instruments displayed in a wooden stand, Dental Museum Collection item 421.

Materials and Finishes

Vulcanite and tortoise shell

References

For related objects see Dental Museum Collection items 422, 424, 425, 426, 427.
See Ash, 1911, p. 99.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

White flexible rulers calibrated in millimeters to 140 and used for measuring teeth. The flexibility of these rulers was essential to cope with the curvature of the dental arch. Made by S. S. White and Co. Australia, LTD.

History of Object

Rulers were donated by Dr. E. Wollff and originally came from his father's practice, Mr. Wollff.

Materials and Finishes

Plastic.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

One pair of coiled retention springs to fit Dental Museum Collection item 1700 (swivels).

History of Object

Donated by Professor A. A Grant and originally from his private collection. Professor Grant qualified for Dentistry during WWI and entered private practice. In 1955 he showed an interest in teaching and joined the College staff in 1957. He worked for his Doctor of Dental Science, researching 'Acrylic Denture Base Material'. He published several papers and took part fully in general University life at 711 Elizabeth Street. Appointed to Chair at Manchester University in 1970.

Materials and Finishes

Gold plated brass, commercially produced.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / History

Brief Description

Short blade, nickel plated spatula with a vulcanite handle. Neat ferrule, well made.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Vulcanite and steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Early anatomical type articulator, simple in form with lateral slide but no adjustment. Made in Australia.

History of Object

Articulator came from Dr. Eric Wollff who was a student and later practitioner. It was probably used by his father.

Materials and Finishes

Bronze.

References

Clinical / Prosthetic Laboratory

Brief Description

Typical adjustable three point articulator with unique spring. Both condyle and anterior pin adjustable. 'Anatomical' type articulator. Made by Gibling Brothers, Sydney, Australia and used from the 1930s through to the 1940s in Melbourne when Mr. Wolff was a student and later in private practice in Hamilton, Victoria, Australia.

History of Object

Articulator came from Dr. Eric Wollff who was a student and later practitioner. It was probably used by his father.

Materials and Finishes

Bronze.

References

Clinical / Prosthetic Laboratory

Brief Description

Knife with wood handle fitted with adjusting mechanism for blade to allow it to be withdrawn after sharpening or wear. Later models had ceramic (porcelain) handles.

History of Object

The compound impression technique for making dentures, introduced from America by Dr. Tuckfield and described in his book 'Full Denture Technique', required much trimming of the impression and subsequent registration blocks. This knife was ideal with its stout handle and thin easily sharpened blade. It was totally unsuitable for clinical use however, and was replaced by a more suitable blade that could be sterlized. The knife was originally used by 'clickers' in the boot trade for trimming leather boot or shoe soles.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and wood.

References

See W. J. Tuckfield, Full denture technique, Australian College of Dentistry, 1948.
Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Set of nine instruments in fitted box with metal rack. Eight instruments have Xylonite handles bearing manufacturer's name 'Coxeter' and one instrument appears to have a bone handle. Made by Coxeter, London, England. The set includes Dental Museum Collection items 433 to 442.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry 1963. Set was presented to the Museum by Dr Gershon Bennett most probably in the 1940s. The set is of local and historical interest as the donor and his wife Bertha were important members of both the general and dental communities. This set of instruments could be a general dental set used for cavity preparation consisting of a bur, excavator and trimmer, and a single point drill. Thus a dentist could carry all the necessary equipment in his pocket.

NB. An original 'Coxeter' instrument was found 29 June 1995, it was numbered and placed in the set along with the original items.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and Xylonite.

References

For related objects see Dental Museum Collection items 434 to 442.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Double ended instrument with vulcanite handle and shaped tortoise shell ends. Made in England.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963. Part of a set of instruments displayed in a wooden stand, Dental Museum Collection item number 421.

Materials and Finishes

Vulcanite and tortoise shell.

References

For related objects see Dental Museum Collection items 422, 423, 424, 425, 426.
See Ash 1911, p. 106.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Double ended instrument with vulcanite handle and shaped tortoise shell end. One end has been broken off. Made in England

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry 1963. Part of a set of instruments displayed in a wooden stand, Dental Museum Collection item number 421.

Materials and Finishes

Vulcanite and tortoise shell.

References

For related objects see Dental Museum Collection items 422, 423, 424, 425, 427.
See Ash 1911, p. 104.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Instrument with vulcanite handle and shaped tortoise shell end. Made in England

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963. Part of a set of instruments displayed in a wooden stand, Dental Museum Collection item 421.

Materials and Finishes

Vulcanite and tortoise shell.

References

For related objects see Dental Museum Collection items 422, 423, 424, 426 427.
See Ash 1911, p. 103.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Full upper acrylic denture with porcelain teeth. Burnt on distal.

History of Object

Denture came from E. T. Austen, Lister House, Collins Street, a leading Dentist. Attached card reads "Made from 1st acrylic resin to come to Australian as "Kallodent" presented to E.T. Austen by the I.C.I of England in September 1938"

In the period 1937 to 1939 Professor Henry Atkinson was using Kallodent at Manchester University. The process then was injecting moulding into special flasks in which the denture was embedded in 'stone'. Austen's denture was probably made by a similar process of injection moulding.

Materials and Finishes

Acrylic and porcelain.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetic / Historical

Brief Description

Full upper impression tray of heavy metal. Appears to be cast and may be diecast (with a hole for hanging). Made by S. S. White Dental Manufacturing Company, USA.

History of Object

Donated by Dr. Watson.

Materials and Finishes

Most probably diecast metal.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

'Simplex All Gothic Arch Tracers' were designed to help obtain a correct centric or 'bite'. The procedure however was tedious and difficult. Made by Dentsply.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, may have originally come from Dr. William Tuckfield.

Materials and Finishes

References

Dental Prosthetics / Laboratory / Research / Clinical

Brief Description

A soft 'plastic' material in the form of an upper denture that could be fitted to an existing denture by the patient. Used to cushion troublesome false teeth.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

References

Dental Prosthetics / Clinical

Brief Description

A soft 'plastic' material in the form of a lower denture that could be fitted to an existing denture by the patient. Used to cushion troublesome false teeth. Made in Balwyn, Victoria, Australia.

History of Object

Bought locally when at Spring Street. In the mid 1950s there was considerable political interest in the Dental Hospital the new building, technicians etc. There was a waiting list for full upper and full lower dentures and a list of people who could not afford dental hospital fees. Many things were done to ease the situation. These pads were originally quite soft and were still available when the dental Hospital moved to present site. After a few weeks of wear they became most unsanitary.

Materials and Finishes

References

Dental Prosthetics / Clinical

Brief Description

Jar with four springs for use in denture retention. Found loose.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry. On both sides of the upper and lower vulcanite dentures a swivel was incorporated during the packing procedure. With dentures carved from ivory bone or swaged, they were screwed or soldered on and usually positioned in the region of teeth 4 &5. When the denture was finished the springs were fitted over the swivel arms by a screwing motion. To insert, the dentures were articulated and so held put in the mouth. On release they sprang apart and fitted. This was a technical exercise in the early 30s and Professor Henry F. Atkinson has fitted new springs for patients in and from the good old days

Materials and Finishes

References

Dental Prosthetics / Laboratory

Brief Description

Triangular metal (aluminium) plates for improving suction of an upper denture. One dozen. Made in England.

History of Object

Probably a sample from the makers.

Materials and Finishes

Aluminium

References

Dental Prosthetics / Laboratory

Brief Description

Rubber latex discs for fitting over 'studs' preformed on the palatal area of dentures. No. 14, small.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry. Before the improvement in impression materials and techniques these gadgets were considered of value.

Materials and Finishes

References

Dental Prosthetics / Laboratory / Clinical

Brief Description

Stainless steel pressed backings to fit over the pins of upper anterior teeth to project them from contact with the opposing lower (natural) teeth. Cunningly made, impossible to describe! Made by Heydon Brothers, Birmingham.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry through Dr. William Tuckfield.

Materials and Finishes

Stainless steel.

References

Dental Prosthetics / Laboratory / Restorative Dentistry

Brief Description

Two examples of masticators, similar to Coe cutter bars Dental Musuem Collection item 1307. Masticators may have been produced locally for or by Dr. William Tuckfield. Masticator is larger than the genuine Coe masticator.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

References

Dental Prosthetics / Laboratory

Brief Description

A set of Coe cutter bars for improved mastication.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry. Dr. Tuckfield was a great experimenter and enthusiast for new ideas. He was not methodical and kept few records or his work. Being edentulous he could try things like this in his own mouth

Materials and Finishes

References

Dental Prosthetics / Laboratory

Brief Description

Cast stainless steel objects (6) to represents a new design of more efficient molars. Packet contains instruction and advertising material.

History of Object

There have been continuous attempts to improve the chewing efficiency of artificial teeth. Many of the suggestions, including this, were based on the false assumption that in chewing, the food was ground between the molar teeth and therefore if cutting blades replaced the cusps, efficiency would be increased. In this example 'spillways' have been included in the design to prevent clogging.

Materials and Finishes

Cast stainless steel.

References

Dental Prosthetics / Laboratory

Brief Description

Black compound for making impression trays. Made by Glover and Goode, Melbourne.

History of Object

Unopened box date stamped September 1952.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Laboratory

Brief Description

A selection of porcelain veneer facings for upper anteriors. Most probably made by S. S. White and Sons.

History of Object

Obtained form the Australian College of Dentistry. The technique followed was to select a veneer as close as possible in size to the tooth being treated. The tooth was filed and ground so the veneer could be fitted to it, and finally the veneer was cemented in place.

Materials and Finishes

References

See Ash catalogue, 1898 and D M Co. catalogue, 1912, on porcelain work
Restorative Dentistry / Conservative Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Parts A & B
(A) Red plastic box originally containing 300 sheets of brown articulation paper. Colour changes with increasing pressure.

(B) Two books of articulating paper as used in all clinics since the late 1890s. Made in Germany, by Dr Jean Bauschkg Cologne.

History of Object

Obtained from The Australian College of Dentistry.

Materials and Finishes

References

See Ash 1899.
Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Card box, not original, with a selection of porcelain gum blocks for anterior teeth.
For use on vulcanite dentures. Most probably made by Ash and Sons.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry. Gum blocks for anterior (upper) teeth were of tooth grade porcelain and shaded pink to represent natural tissue. They were popular for vulcanite work before the development of other base materials. The selection and fitting was tedious but this writer (Professor Henry Atkinson) had to prepare technique work and also dentures for patients in the early 1930s.

Materials and Finishes

References

Dental Prosthetics / Restorative Dentistry / Technical

Brief Description

Card box of sixty sticks of blue wax for adding to the periphery of compound impressions for full dentures.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, Clinics. Used by Dr. W. T. Tuckfield

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Impression material for full dental impressions. Material had to be mixed with water. Tin contains powder and measures for water and powder.

History of Object

Obtained from the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and The University of Melbourne, Clinics.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Original card box with a tin of Zelex powder and one tube of control powder. This is an early example of this type of material. Impression had to be fixed in control powder solution immediately after taking. Instructions and tin of alum powder missing. Made by the Amalgamated Dental Company Ltd, Melbourne and Sydney.

History of Object

Donated by Dr. William Smithson. Found in a tin shed in the premises taken over in Tatura.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Conservative Dentistry / Orthodontic

Brief Description

Circular card box with twenty eight tubes of light brown Colloid impression material, used for inlays etc. Originally there may have been thirty tubes. Tubes are similar to local anaesthetic tubes. Made by the Dental Perfection Company, Glendale, California.

History of Object

Obtained from The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and The University of Melbourne, Clinics.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Elastic impression compound. 'Elasto - Velvex 'made by Associated Dental Products, Earling London, W13.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

S.S. White black impression tray compound. Made in Philadelphia, USA.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, Clinics.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Laboratory / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Red 'Pyramid' impression compound. Half pound net. Label damaged. Manufactured in Australia.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, Clinics.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

'Resilene' impression compound by Glover and Goode. Marked for disposal February 1945, by the Australian Bureau of Dental Standards.

History of Object

This was a test sample which was probably given to the Dental Hospital for use in the clinics.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Box of 'Paribar' elastic compound. Made to compete with hydrocolloid type of materials and was slightly rubbery before setting. At the time of its' introduction only two other materials were being used, plaster and 'Dentocoll'. Box dated February 1948 and marked by The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, 'Disposal'.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Dentures with acrylic clear palate, relief chamber and porcelain teeth. Stored in Optician's spectacle cardboard box.

History of Object

Dentures originally came from Nathan, Optician of 81 Collins Street, Melbourne and were presented after new dentures were supplied. Receipt for 26.5.0 (pounds), dated 22 February 1950 included in box with dentures. Box had the usual advertising matter on the front. Original receipt signed over Victorian stamp duty stamp, 26.5.0 pounds = the professional twenty five.

Materials and Finishes

Acrylic.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetic / Historical

Brief Description

Large box lined with black wax containing a selection of porcelain gum blocks ranging from anteriors to molars (unusual). Most probably made by Ash and Sons.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry. Molar gum blocks are rare and were not often used as this area of the denture is not normally seen in speech or in mastication.

Materials and Finishes

References

Dental Prosthetics / Laboratory

Brief Description

Simple two pan balance for determining the correct amount of 'Zelex' impression powder and liquid. Has an adjustable beam and aluminium pans. The sliding adjustments on the beam allowed the correct proportions of powder and liquid to be measured irrespective of the size of the impression required. Made by the Amalgamated Dental Company London.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry where it was used for instructing students in mixing correct amounts.

Materials and Finishes

Brass and steel with aluminium pans.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Simple two cup balance for proportioning water and powder in opposite cups. Made by A D Co in the United Kingdom.

History of Object

Obtained from the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and The University of Melbourne, Clinics.

Materials and Finishes

Aluminium.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Boxed set of scaling and cleaning instruments. Similar to Dental Museum Collection item 1452 but older. Instruments have octagonal bone handles and one file with 'safe' face. Accompanying set is a typed label with the following; "EARLY PYORRHOEA INSTRUMENTS (Prophylactic Set) Presented by DR. F. A. AIRD".

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry but originally donated by Dr. F. A. Aird who was the Superintendent of the Hospital, Anaesthetist and Lecturer in the College and Faculty.

Materials and Finishes

Bone and ?

References

Clinical / Historical

Brief Description

Set of six scaling and cavity preparation instruments on a card with a tooth pick. Most probably cleaning instruments, one has a spear point. Instruments all have ivory handles machine cut with diagonal pattern. Each with ferrule and stamped with the makers name on the flat of the shank. The tooth pick has a straight point with screw on sheath. Made by EVYATT.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry and already mounted which would suggest it originally came from the Dental Museum

Materials and Finishes

Wire, card, ivory and metal.

References

Clinical / History

Brief Description

Boxed set of instruments of various shapes. Instruments have ivorine eight sided handles. Set is incomplete. Case has escutcheon hinges and clasp. Outfit used for the filling or stopping of a tooth.

History of Object

Set came from Dr. N. Regan

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical, History

Brief Description

Boxed set of six instruments including hand and five amalgam packers or stoppers of various shapes. One large spear point, drill excavator ?, ivorine eight sided handles. Set is complete. Case has escutcheon hinges and clasp. This set constitutes a complete outfit for the filling or stopping of a tooth.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, but originally from the Dental Museum.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Moulded porcelain block of six teeth lower right 3,2,1 and lower left 1,2,3 with pink gum and four platinum pins on distal.

History of Object

Donated by Professor A. Grant. This is the only six tooth block in the collection and is unique.

Materials and Finishes

Porcelain.

References

Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Full lower denture with porcelain teeth moulded into a porcelain base. Pink and cream in colour with holes moulded in for hairpin springs. This is the only example of this type of denture in the collection.

History of Object

Donated by Professor A. Grant.
"In the 1930s as a dental student I had to prepare as a technical experiment a full upper and lower denture with springs and swivels. As a clinical student I refitted springs, new to the dentures of older patients." Henry Francis Atkinson

Materials and Finishes

All porcelain.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Four pins and swivels mounted on card. Includes two coiled springs.

History of Object

Donated by Professor A. Grant. Used for the retention of full upper and lower dentures. See Dental Museum Collection items 1349 to 1350 for examples of use. Dental Museum Collection items 1347 and 1348 used 'hairpin springs'.

Materials and Finishes

Gold 16 karat.

References

See A D Co. and D M Co. catalogues and old texts.
Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Mechanical Dentistry

Brief Description

Designed and made by the Hanau Engineering Company for heating and softening compound impressions of the special 'pressure' techniques. Consists of a bakelite moulding containing a menthylated spirit lamp and air bellows operated by the fingers of the hand holding the torch. The air jet from the bellows produced a 'needle' flame which could be directed to any desired area of the impression.

History of Object

Torch came from Dr. Tuckfield who obtained it while in America and used it in the Department of Dental Prosthetics, the University of Melbourne, clinics. It was an expensive item for students to purchase and was substituted by the locally made Felton copy.

Materials and Finishes

Commercially made of Bakelite.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Water cooled, partial trays for left and right sides of arch. Boxed sets. Made by Superior Dental and Surgical Manufacturing Company, Blue Island, New York, USA.

History of Object

Obtained from the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and The University of Melbourne, Clinics.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Restorative Dentistry

Brief Description

Small and specially designed trays for impression taking of very young infants. Made of a soft alloy to be easily adapted or cut. In 1953 when the cleft palate clinic commenced, dessert or teaspoons were used for this purpose.

History of Object

Bought by Dr Clive Dennis for the cleft palate clinic as boxed sets.

Materials and Finishes

Alloy.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Children

Brief Description

'Coe Gothic Arch Tracers' were designed to help obtain a correct centric or 'bite'. The procedure however was tedious and difficult. Made by Coe Laboratories Inc. 6033 Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, USA..

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, may have originally come from Dr. William Tuckfield.

Materials and Finishes

References

Dental Prosthetics / Laboratory / Clinical

Brief Description

Collection of metal impression trays of various types, upper and lower, full and part, mostly made by Ash. Similar to illustrations in the Ash company catalogue 1908. The Ash catalogue, 1908 came from the practice of 'Marks and Adamson'. The name 'Marks and Adamson' is boldly written in the front of the book. Tom Adamson was the father of Sir Kenneth Adamson and Izzy Marks was the father George and Edward etc.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, The Dental Museum, The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and Private Practice.

Materials and Finishes

References

See Ash, 1908.
Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Restorative Dentistry

The Australian College of Dentistry and The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne Clinics?

Brief Description

A stress breaker with a simple hinge mechanism. Made by The Dresch Laboratories, Toledo, Ohio, USA

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry. Most likely a Dr. Tuckfield 'tryout'.

Materials and Finishes

Iron.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Laboratory

Brief Description

Semi circular pressed metal (aluminium) guide of approximately 4 1/4 inch radius used as a guide for the setting up of artificial teeth. Present example of brass alloy and probably DIY. Plane guide was used by students.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry. It was introduced by Dr. William Tuckfield and abandoned by Professor Henry Atkinson in 1953.

Materials and Finishes

Handmade of pressed aluminium and brass alloy.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Laboratory / Technical

Brief Description

An aluminium bar, calibrated in inches with protractors in degrees at each end and used for measuring the width and angels of the face for tooth selection. Made in England. Comes with instructions.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, Clinics. The guide was introduced in the mid 1930s but was not generally accepted as dentists learnt that a practiced eye gave better results.

Materials and Finishes

Aluminium alloy.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Copy of Hanau Engineering torch for softening compound base plates. Introduced by Dr. William Tuckfield after his visit to America. Copy was supplied by local firm Feltons. On squeezing the rubber bulb, a blast of air was sent over the flame producing a pin point of heat. Made in Melbourne.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, Clinics. At one time it was suggested each student should have one of these instruments.

William Tuckfield was always impressed by new techniques particularly after his visits to America. His introduction of the 'Schlosser method' of impression taking etc. was quite unsuitable for undergraduate teaching as it was painstaking, time consuming and required extra gadgets, i.e. hand blow torch, periphery wax etc. It was not followed in practice.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Wooden handled knife with holding mechanisms for a replaceable blade. As blade was redrawn from handle after wear and resharpening it could be firmly held. Painted red. The early knives had wood handles which were later replaced by plastic. A hack saw blade could be ground to fit as well

History of Object

Clicker knives were introduced to the Prosthetics clinics by
Dr. W. J. Tuckfield for trimming compound (black) base blocks and trays. A cliker knife was a commercial tool used in the boot trade as for leather trimming. It was never washed or steriliesed and was part of the student kit. The cliker knife was totally inappropriate as a clinical instrumetn and was replaced by a metal handled scalpel with repalceable blades

Materials and Finishes

Wood and steel

References

Clinical / Dental Prothetics

Brief Description

A. Box of twenty three porcelain upper six anteriors. SH 5M19 as used in The Department of Dental Prosthetics. Made by the American Porcelain Tooth Company LTD, Palestine.

B. Box of twenty four porcelain upper six anteriors. SH 5M251. Most probably made in the United Kingdom by Ash.

History of Object

Obtained from The Department of Dental Prosthetics, The University of Melbourne, Clinics.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical, Prosthetic - Restoration

Brief Description

Artificial acrylic teeth.

A. Classic anteriors, upper 57N, IM, 37-41.1.N.41, lowers S2 + YM3941.
B. Acrylic posteriors M. 28 - 60 SH 37 40 16,1/2 sets, upper and lower.
C. Acrylic anteriors, Ivoclar Us x 15, classic lowers, x - 37 x 3. Dental Pearl.

Made by Classic, Cottrell and Company London.

History of Object

Obtained from the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, Clinics.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Restorative Dentistry

Brief Description

One box of eight sets of Sollia carded gum sections. SH4M37. Each card has upper right and left 5,4,3,2,1,1,2,3,4,5. Made in USA.

History of Object

Obtained from the Dental Hospital Clinics, Spring Street.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Restorative Dentistry / Artificial Teeth

Brief Description

Porcelain Diatoric posteriors
A. Premier diatorics, 2 x 1/2 sets (16) S4, M224.
B. 1 x 16 Anatomical diatorics Atlanta. Natures S6M61.
C. De Treys diatorics 5 x 4 upper left and right 4,5, S9M111, the Am Dent Co London, England.
D. De Trey's Revelation diatorics S7M95. Am Dent Co Rev dias London, England.
E. Four upper left and right De Trey's S6M99.
F. Ash's posterior diatorics SB2M230TK.
G. Anatomical diatorics S6M30L British manufacturer.
H. Pioneer diatorics S7M17.
I. Anatomical diatorics, one upper left and right 4,5,6,7 made in Germany.

History of Object

Teeth came from College boxes packed prior to 1963. This was most probably ex teaching material.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Restorative Dentistry

Brief Description

A. Porcelain anteriors 1353, 4 x 6 upper left and right 1, 2, 3 diatorics, made by the Birmingham Dental Company.
B. One upper left and right 1,2,3 diatorics made by Ash M342SA1.
C. Four by six upper anteriors, no name.
D. Upper left and right 1,2,3 Solarex and new colour blend S37M212
E. Upper left and right Anata for MS7M3M.
F. Auroa Vitype USA M1356.
G. Four Steel's facings. M1957.

All carded

History of Object

Obtained from the College storage boxes by Professor Henry F. Atkinson in 1963. Kept as examples of earlier moulds etc. For all teeth (artificial), S followed by a number such as S6, is shade 6 on the shade guide. Similarly M43 is mould no. 43 on the mould guide.

Materials and Finishes

Porcelain.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Three lower base plates, horse shoe shaped.

History of Object

Obtained from the student laboratories. Used in the fabrication of bite rims, dentures etc to give rigidity

Materials and Finishes

Shellac and filller.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Ash's white impression composition. Made in London, England by the Amalgamated Dental Company.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Water cooled and perforated impression trays mainly made by S. S. White with water tube connectors for cooling fluid (water). This type of tray was generally large with the cooling tube running down the handle into one arm, turning back to the handle, down the other arm and back. It was effective with 'Dentocoll' but the whole technique, although giving good results, was messy and replaced by sectional Zelex etc.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, Clinics

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Restorative Dentistry

Brief Description

Two wax bite rims, full upper and full lower, as they would be before use, i.e., as received from the laboratory for treating a patient. This and Dental Museum Collection items 1011 to 1018 were part of a technical display to show the preparation of a denture. Made by Trevor Knight, Manager of The Royal Dental Hospital Prosthetics Laboratory.

History of Object

Bite rims were prepared for a display celebrating the centenary of The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, 1990. They were loaned to the education unit of the Hospital and returned in 1993.

Materials and Finishes

Wax.

References

Restorative / Dental Prosthetics / Teaching

Brief Description

Semi circular brown plastic holder made in two parts with a centre rivet and 12 teeth. 'Anataform New Hue' with a new range of shades called 'Vitality Scale'. Made by the Amalgamated Dental Company, London.

History of Object

Obtained from the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and The University of Melbourne, Clinics.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Semi circular brown plastic holder made in two parts with a centre rivet and 12 teeth. Shades numbered. Anataform New Hue made by the Dentists Supply Company of New York. Amalgamated Dental Company LTD, London, United Kingdom were the local agents.

History of Object

Obtained from the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and The University of Melbourne, Clinics.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Circular shade guide (9.0 cm diameter) with 25 teeth numbered 36 - 61 bearing the 'Solarex' trademark. Comes in a square box with instructions for use. Made by the Dentists Supply Company of New York, USA, the Amalgamated Dental Company London were the agents.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Technical

Brief Description

Shade guide consisting of a long metal holder (19.0cm) for 25 teeth. Teeth are numbered 1 - 25, one tooth missing.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Technical

Brief Description

Shade guide with a circular folding ring with a lock screw and 25 teeth. Has a radius of 12 cm when open.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Technical

Brief Description

Long flat guide with 25 detachable teeth numbered 25 - 50. Body possibly made of black vulcanite with a plated metal frame. Guide stored in a protective box. The shade guide was used by Francis Henry Gough in his practice.

History of Object

Shade guide came from Mrs. Frances Stevens (Gough) via Dr. Kimpton.

Francis Henry Gough was born in Branxcholme, Victoria in 1878. He was a border at Malvern Boys College where he was Dux and matriculated in 1895. He did Pharmacy at Melbourne University then a degree in Dentistry at Sydney University. He died in 1955.

Materials and Finishes

Metal and vulcanite

References

Clinical / Technical

Brief Description

S.S. White colour guide for filling porcelain, on a oval disc. Twelve tooth shaped samples on a ring held by clips.

History of Object

Shade guide obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Technical

Brief Description

Three tier box of 'Solarex' mould guides for artificial teeth. Examples of all moulds of anterior teeth. Included in box is a paper on 'Anataform New Hue' Anterior Porcelain Teeth. Made in England by the Amalgamated Dental Company and Ash and Sons probably in the early 1930s.

History of Object

Guide mould came from Dr K. Coillet, partner in practice with Dr Snell who was assistant to Dr J. Mills in Mount Street Heidelberg in the early 1950s, now in Yarra Street. Probably not used since the 1950s.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Double ended mixing spatula as illustrated in early catalogues. For mixing dental cements.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Bone.

References

See Ash and D M Co. catalogues.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry.

Brief Description

Partial lower denture made of stainless steel wrought bar with acrylic attachments. This and Dental Museum Collection items 1011 to 1017 were part of a technical display to show the preparation of a denture. Made by Trevor Knight, Manager of The Royal Dental Hospital Prosthetics Laboratory

History of Object

Denture was prepared for a display celebrating the centenary of The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, 1990. It was loaned to the education unit of the Hospital and returned in 1993.

Materials and Finishes

Stainless steel and acrylic.

References

Restorative / Dental Prosthetics / Teaching

Brief Description

Unopened box of Glover and Goode impression compound. Made in Melbourne, Australia, date stamped 7 December, 1951

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

Dental Prosthetics / Laboratory / Clinical

Brief Description

Full upper denture made in acrylic, finished and ready for insertion. This and Dental Museum Collection items 1011 to 1018 were part of a technical display to show the preparation of a denture. Made by Trevor Knight, Manager of The Royal Dental Hospital Prosthetics Laboratory.

History of Object

Denture was prepared for a display celebrating the centenary of The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, 1990. It was loaned to the education unit of the Hospital and returned in 1993.

Materials and Finishes

Acrylic.

References

Restorative / Dental Prosthetics / Teaching

Brief Description

'Anataform Preceptor' vacuum fired porcelain teeth. Originally contained 12 teeth, 3 are now missing. Has an oblong plastic holder. Made in England by Dentsply, LTD, Brighton for De Trey's.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Full upper and lower wax bite rims (registration blocks). This and Dental Museum Collection items 1011 to 1018 were part of a technical display to show the preparation of a denture. Made by Trevor Knight, Manager of The Royal Dental Hospital Prosthetics Laboratory.

History of Object

Bite rims were made for a display celebrating the centenary of The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, 1990. They were loaned to the education unit of the Hospital and returned in 1993.

Materials and Finishes

Wax.

References

Restorative / Dental Prosthetics / Teaching

Brief Description

Diagnostic kit for examining 'centric' relation called "Air Centric Kit". Boxed items include five soft latex cushions, two platforms and an air syringe. In use, the platforms are cemented across the full upper and lower denture with sticky wax, the cushion is placed between and air injected until separation of teeth, occlusion then examined as patient moves.

History of Object

Obtained from the Department of Dental Prosthetics by Professor Henry Atkinson. Appears to have been used once.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Large black soft rubber bowl for mixing plaster.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry.

Materials and Finishes

Rubber.

References

Mechanical Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Plaster spatula, typical in shape but appears to be cast from a non-ferrous alloy, possibly bronze and plated. Has a wood handle.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963, where it was used in the laboratories.

Materials and Finishes

Wood and plated bronze.

References

Mechanical Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Wax knife with a short stout blade riveted into wooden handle that projects along blade to allow finger pressure when trimming.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963. Knife was part of the student kit.

Materials and Finishes

References

Mechanical Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Boxed with two trays of anterior moulds.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963 and used in the College Prosthetic Clinic.

Materials and Finishes

References

Conservative Dentistry / Historical / Mechanical Dentistry.

Brief Description

Solarex in 3 tier box covering all moulds of 6 upper anterior teeth. Based on circle, square and triangle.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963 and used in the College Prosthetics Clinic. These were very impressive outfits of quite some size. They were given to Dentists to aid in tooth selection, but probably more to sell product and impress the patient. They were always given to new graduates. Practically of no use because usually too large for most unit bracket tables.

Materials and Finishes

References

Conservative Dentistry / Historical / Mechanical Dentistry.

Brief Description

New Century steel tooth forms, boxed with tools.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

Conservative Dentistry / Historical / Mechanical Dentistry.

Brief Description

Spectacle frame with plain lenses to which is attached a celluloid face mask covering nose and mouth.

History of Object

Professor Arthur Amies, later Sir Arthur Amies was interested in the protection offered by linen/cotton face masks. The Bureau of Dental Standards had a photographic technique in which the flash was triggered by a sudden sound, such as a sneeze. Sneezes were photographed against a blank sheet with and without masks etc. This shield was the only way of limiting the spread of droplets.

Materials and Finishes

References

See Australian Dental Journal c. 1955 especially article by A. Docking
Research / Oral Surgery

Brief Description

A standard Hanau face bow modified by R. W. Shepherd for his studies on "An investigation into the value of obtaining a protrusive registration in the construction of full upper and lower dentures". Thesis of above title later submitted successfully for DDSc Melbourne. Made in Melbourne Australia.

History of Object

In 1953 R. W. Shepherd was engaged in various unrelated projects from which the above was distilled, as under W. J. Tuckfield's supervision a blind belief in any U.S.A technique was essential for success. Little was known of the effects of face bow procedures on the final dentures, hence questions were asked and pursued for answers.

Materials and Finishes

References

See An investigation into the value of obtaining a protrusive registration in the construction of full upper and lower dentures, thesis by R. W. Shepherd.

Brief Description

Spectacle frame to which two light metal channels are soldered to hold a graticule. Made in Melbourne, Australia by R. W. Sheffield.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1980. Frame was developed and made by R. W. Shepherd. in his studies of mandibular movement. A graticule was held between the channels and could be arranged above an object, such as a pin, on the subjects chin. The pin generally used was a black glass headed map pin.

Materials and Finishes

References

See articles by Professor Henry Atkinson in Australian Journal of Dentistry Oct. 1955 and Archives of Oral Biology, vol. 12, 1967.
Research / Mastication

Brief Description

Full lower denture made in acrylic, finished and ready for insertion. Made to match Dental Museum Collection item 1015 i.e., for the same patient. This and Dental Museum Collection items 1011 to 1018 were part of a technical display to show the preparation of a denture. Made by Trevor Knight, Manager of The Royal Dental Hospital Prosthetics Laboratory.

History of Object

Denture was prepared for a display celebrating the centenary of The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, 1990. It was loaned to the education unit of the Hospital and returned in 1993.

Materials and Finishes

Acrylic.

References

Restorative / Dental Prosthetics / Teaching

Brief Description

Long guide with nineteen teeth numbered 1C to 1E, 2A to 2E. Ivoclar corresponding shade numbers between SR-Vivodent and Isopast-Silicap. Guide is stored in a plastic wallet with instructions.

History of Object

Shade guide donated by Dr. William Smithson.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Empty box of W. J Jamieson's impression compound from the Australian Bureau of Dental Standards. Composition tested 52/131

History of Object

Composition came from the Australian Bureau of Dental Standards.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Box of Stent's composition for taking a perfect impressions.

History of Object

Composition came from the Australian Bureau of Dental Standards and was an original sample submitted for testing.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics
See listings in local Dental Journals and laboratory reports.

Brief Description

Black plastic holder with eight teeth numbered 2, TR3, TR4, TR5, O3, O4, O5, 7. Teeth are on a stand, stored in box.

History of Object

Shade guide donated by Dr. William Smithson.

Materials and Finishes

Plastics.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Semi circular stand/holder for 9 teeth on thin acrylic strips. Two strips broken. In thin plastic box.

History of Object

Shade guide donated by Dr. William Smithson.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Boxed shade guide made up of twelve colour samples of teeth for use with 'Biotrey' filling material. Teeth numbered 1 - 12. Made in England.

History of Object

Shade guide donated by Dr. William Smithson.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Nine coloured strips of 'Durafill' made by Kulzer. Strips labelled with moulded letters B, G, L, S, U, BO, GO, UO, ?O. Has one space or one tooth missing.

History of Object

Shade guide obtained from the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and The University of Melbourne, Clinics.

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Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Shade guide with six teeth in a small plastic holder. Made of 'Sevriton' the new polymer product for use in conservative dentistry. Teeth are numbered 51 - 58. States on the back of guide that Sevriton registration applied for. From the laboratories of De Trey Freres SA Zurich, Switzerland, sole agents for the Amalgamated Dental Company, Ltd, London.

History of Object

Shade guide donated by Dr. William Smithson.

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Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Shade guide with long black/grey holder. Has seventeen teeth in three shades labelled 'Basic', 'Youthful', 'Grey' and numbered CSP, DSP to 74SP. Made in Trinidad.

History of Object

Shade guide Donated by Dr. William Smithson.

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Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Shade guide stored in a strong metal and acrylic case with hinged lid. Guide has eight teeth, A to H with two metal holders in lid and two blank sections which may have contained six carded anteriors. Made in America.

History of Object

Shade guide donated by Dr. William Smithson.

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Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Lumin-vacuum guide in grey opalescent plastic with eleven teeth numbered A1, A2 to D3. Made by VITA. Guide comes in a card box. No mirror on back.

History of Object

Shade guide donated by Dr. William Smithson.

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Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Shade guide of eighteen teeth numbered and lettered from 17J to 39S in a vertical plastic cream/brown stand. Stored in boxed with commercial printing. Teeth in groups of yellow, brown and grey divided into light and dark, junior, medium and senior. Made by Liechtenstein, Zannfabrik Jvoclar AG.

History of Object

Shade guide donated by Dr. William Smithson.

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Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Anataform 'Preceptor' with 'Anataform Preceptor New Hue'. Includes 26 teeth. 'Preceptor' teeth are marked with gold letters R2 - T8. 'Preceptor New Hue' are marked with red letters R2 - T8. In one circular guide, boxed.

History of Object

Shade guide came to the Australian College of Dentistry, from the company.

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Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Lumin-vacuum guide in grey opalescent plastic with thirteen teeth numbered A1, A2 to D3. Made by Vita. Guide comes in a card box.

History of Object

Shade guide donated by Dr. William Smithson.

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Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

'Anataform Preceptor Shades' with 14 teeth. Made in England. One tooth missing.

History of Object

Shade guide came to the Austalian College of Dentistry from the company.

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Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Special guide for ceramic restorations in Vivodent Preshades. Long guide with no cervical part to the teeth. Includes instructions in both German and English. Corresponding numbers (shades for) Keramix and Silicap-Compocap.

History of Object

Shade guide donated by Dr. William Smithson.

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Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Ivoclar Schaan Liechtenstein (in four languages) shade guide. Chrome plated all metal circular guide with central pivot and 17 teeth. Stored in a light card box with trade lettering and marks. Box stained. Guide appears unused.

History of Object

Shade guide donated by Dr. William Smithson.

Materials and Finishes

Metal and porcelain.

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Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Vivodent C porcelain shade guide similar to Dental Museum Collection item 1260 but with only 10 teeth.

History of Object

Shade guide donated by Dr. William Smithson.

Materials and Finishes

Metal and porcelain.

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Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Ivoclar Schaan Liechtenstein (in four languages) shade guide. Chrome plated all metal circular guide with central pivot and sixteen metal arms. Stored in a light card box with trade lettering and marks. Guides numbered 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B

History of Object

Shade guide donated by Dr. William Smithson.

Materials and Finishes

Metal and porcelain.

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Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Metal bound platic strip with sixteen teeth, numbered 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B. Similar numbers stamped on metal.

History of Object

Shade guide donated by Dr. William Smithson.

Materials and Finishes

Metal and plastic.

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Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Elaborate black plastic box with a hinged lid and gold lettering. Contains ten numbered guides each with three teeth, upper left 1, 2 & 3, these three teeth being the same shade and each guide being a different shade. The guides are arranged in horizontal slots.

History of Object

Shade guide donated by Dr. William Smithson.

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Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Boxed 'Dentron' shade guide containing twelve teeth numbered 2 - 13. Made in Australia by Dentsply, Pty Ltd

History of Object

Shade guide donated by Dr. William Smithson.

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Clinical, Prosthetic

Brief Description

Boxed 'Dentron' shade guide containing twelve teeth numbered 2 - 13. Made by Dentsply, Brazil.

History of Object

Shade guide donated by Dr. William Smithson.

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Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

21 teeth in 'Preceptor and New Hue' moulds. Has star and square mold indicators. Boxed.

History of Object

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Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

De Trey's 'Preceptor Continental', vacuum fired porcelain teeth. Made in England by Dentsply, Ltd Brighton, for the Amalgamated Dental Company. These moulds and shades were specially designed for distribution out of England.

History of Object

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Clinical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Plated metal, lower impression tray for edentulous patient turned up flanges. Made by Ash and Sons, London, United Kingdom.

History of Object

Obtained from student kit. For a related item see Dental Museum Collection item 1411.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated GS ?

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Clinical / Prosthetic Dentistry

Brief Description

Shade guide similar to Dental Museum Collection item 1266. Has eleven teeth and a mirror (8.0 x 4.0 cm) on the back of guide for patient viewing. Made by Vita.

History of Object

Shade guide donated by Dr. William Smithson.

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Clinical / Dental Prosthetics