Brief Description

Bench press similar in design to the modern press but smaller so as to accommodate Dental Museum Collection item 1733. Commercially made.

History of Object

Bench 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

Cast iron.

References

Laboratory / Mechanical Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Typical large bronze pressure chamber with cast iron lid. Supported in cast iron frame over gas burner. Fitted control pressure/gas gauge, blow off clocks, bursting disc etc.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

See Ash and D M Co. catalogues.
Equipment / Laboratory / Work Room

Brief Description

Pliers with central point to fit root canal on centre of instrument, the other jaw is a blade which when rotated trims root for crown. Adjustable. Made in England by Ash and Sons.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963,

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics.

Brief Description

Very large, unused articulator, with a simple hinge and adjustable opening screw. Bright bronze and well finished.

History of Object

Articulator came from the Australian College of Dentistry but originally probably came as a gift from a supplier. The instrument would be tiring to use and would require considerable more than average gypsum for cast mounting. It stands almost twice as high as Dental Museum Collection item 1769.

Materials and Finishes

Bronze.

References

See Ash catalogue, 1899.
Laboratory / Clinical - Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Articulator with a simple hinge, broad forked arms and an adjustable opening screw.

History of Object

Articulator came from the Australian College of Dentistry and may have been an early student issue.

Materials and Finishes

Bronze.

References

See Ash catalogue, 1899.
Laboratory / Clinical - Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Articulator has a simple hinge with opening adjustable screw. Articulator could be a local copy of an Ash instrument.

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

Small book by the Dental Supply Company detailing the origins of the concept of tooth form developed by Doctors Gysi & Clapp, American researchers working in the early 1900s. The book describes and illustrates the moulds and shades of 'Trubyte' artificial teeth and instructs in how to 'set them up' for best results. Book was published by 'The Dentist's Supply Co.' 220 West 42nd Street, New York, USA and was designed as an advertising aid.

History of Object

Book 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

References

Laboratory / Mechanical Dentistry / Prosthetics

Brief Description

One of the problems with burners used for wax work was molten wax running down the vertical tube and blocking the jet/air ways. In this model the flame head is bent over at a 45 degree angle, thus preventing damage. This example has large circular 6.0 cm diameter cast iron discs on the tube to hold excess wax or casting ring for pre heating. The burner is illustrated in early D M Co catalogues. Made in New York, USA.

History of Object

Burner 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

Cast iron and brass.

References

Laboratory / Mechanical Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics.

Brief Description

Kit for casting Aluminium skeleton plates (the technique of Mr. John Heath, LDSRCC (Eng)) for the treatment of malocclusions of the teeth. Includes blocks of special aluminium, jack screws (Mr. Heath's patient), gold cased labial arches and orange wood for pegs. Stored in a heavy card box with instructions for casting and use. Agents for Australia Flavelles Smith Dental PTY LTD, 89 Collins Street Melbourne.

History of Object

Casting kit came from Dr. Ronnie Goldberg. The outfit is complete except for instruction sheet. Details of the technique are probably available in journals of that time. See also minute books of the Australian College of Dentistry.

Materials and Finishes

References

See Minute Books of the Australian College of Dentistry and Dental Journals c.1900.
Laboratory / Mechanical / Clinical Orthodontics

Brief Description

Early model blow pipe made of drawn tubes with what appears to be two separate controls, one for air, one for gas. Has a narrow flame outlet. Probably a very early 'Fletcher' type blow pipe. Used c 1900.

History of Object

Blow pipe 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

Brass.

References

Mechanical Dentistry / Laboratory

Brief Description

Typical heavy, grooved, fly wheel, treadle foot motor to operate through 1/4 inch round leather belt, a bench mounted dental lathe. One of a pair which may have been cast locally.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. Found in a heavy wooden box wrapped in brown oiled paper. May have been made as recently as World War II. Was used in 'The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne Centenary Celebrations', 1990.

Materials and Finishes

References

See D M Co. and Ash catalogues, 1900s.
Clinical / Equipment / Conservative Dentistry / Prosthetic Dentistry

Brief Description

Two small, early model, bronze dental vulcanising flasks, each in three parts with a clamp made to fit the vulcaniser in Dental Museum Collection item 1732. A modern denture flask would be too large to fit these vulcanisers, being both wider and deeper than the present specimens. It would have been very difficult to invest and pack a denture in such small flasks and furthermore it is highly probable that a large denture would not fit. Flasks were most probably made by Walker's, England and used from 1890 onwards.

History of Object

Flasks and clamp came from Mr. Treacy, they were originally his father's, who was a permatee and worked with and for Turner's of Collins/Burke Streets.

Materials and Finishes

Bronze.

References

Laboratory / Mechanical Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Early model vulcaniser with what appears to be a water gauge at the side. Has pressure gauge to 200 PSI (glass missing). Curious burner with control to limit pressure. Similar in outline to illustration in D M Co catalogue, 1912, B.16 of Walker's adjustable self regulating vulcaniser. Made by Thos Thompson and Sons Birmingham but maker's plate missing.

History of Object

Vulcaniser 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.

On further research it was established that the 'water gauge' was a connection for steam from the top of the machine to some form of pressure/gas regulating mechanism in the base. The vulcanising pressure may be set at any value by moving a small lever over a graduated scale, in pounds per square inch (50-200). To prevent heat loss the burner and pressure regulating mechanism are encased with white moulded fire clay. It is suggested that this is a "Walker Adjustable Self Regulating Vulcaniser" and predates all vulcanisers fitted with 'Gartel' gauges. The 'Boiler' is smaller than all later models hence Dental Museum Collection item 1733s, small flasks and clamp.

Materials and Finishes

Bronze and steel.

References

See D M Co. catalogue, 1912, B.16
Technical (Mechanical Dentistry) / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Typical dental files with handle and blade cast in one 'bastard' cut. Total length of file is 20cm, blade is flat with curved sides, 12cm.

History of Object

File was used smoothing and forming denture base material such as ivory, vulcanite and plastic. A finer cut file of similar shape was used for metal. It was most probably made by P. S. Stubs, England Sheffield, c1950.

Materials and Finishes

Cast steel.

References

Laboratory / Mechanical Dentistry

Brief Description

Pair of colored leads used for connecting thermocouple in furnace to pyrometer. Encased in ceramic tubes.

History of Object

Donated by Dr. T. Woodhouse with Hammond Pyrometer.

Materials and Finishes

References

For a related item see Dental Museum Collection item 448.
Laboratory / Conservative Dentistry / Prosthetics

Brief Description

Typical moving coil milli volt meter of the period. Hammond patent, made by Weston Electrical Company. Model 113 no. 273 mounted on wooden polished back board with cast iron stand for vertical viewing. Made by Hammond S.S. White - Weston. See S.S. White and D M Co. catalogues for a similar item.

History of Object

"This S. S. White Pyrometer was used by Mr. Steel and Dr. William Woodhouse in conjunction with an electric furnace for making porcelain inlays, jacket crowns and cast gold work. It was probably used by Mr. Steele in the late 1890s.

Charles Henry Dillion Steel was one of the pioneers of Dentistry in Victoria. He was born in England in 1869 and came to Melbourne in 1889. He was registered by the Dental Board in 1890 and practiced in Collins Street until his death in 1935.

His daughter Margaret Dillon (Nancy ) Steel graduated BDSc Melbourne in 1929 and obtained the degree of DDS in Toronto in 1931. She returned to Melbourne and rejoined her father in practice at 90 Collins Street and later at 147 Collins Street.

In 1935 she married William Brayshaw Woodhouse (BDSc, DSc Melbourne) who bought the practice of Mr. Steel in that year and continued in practice there until 1980.

Their son Anthony Dillon Woodhouse graduated BDSc (Melb) 1958 and DDS (Toronto) in1966 and continued in the old family practice established by Mr. Steel." (Dr. Tony Woodhouse, May 1984)

Typed note glued to the back of the Pyrometer reads as first paragraph above.

Materials and Finishes

Wood, cast iron, glass

References

See S.S. White catalogue, 1912/13 and D M Co. catalogue, 1912
See correspondence files: The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, 30 May 1984.
For a related object see Dental Museum Collection item 822.
Laboratory / Workroom / Dental Prosthetics / Mechanical Dentistry

Brief Description

Standard engine cable arm but fitted with original brass pulley made by either Mr. Harold Casson, Senior Technical Officer of the Australian College of Dentistry or by Mr. Wilcox, Senior Technical Officer of the University of Melbourne. The local alteration allowed four arms to be driven from the one electric motor by means of rubber belts. See Dental Museum collection item 1487's catalogue worksheet, for a sketch of this arrangement. Was used between 1940 and 1963.

History of Object

Cable arm was an invention by either Mr. Wilcox, Mr. Casson or Dr. Tuckfield.

Materials and Finishes

References

Laboratory / Mechanical

Brief Description

An early adjustable articulator with mounted specimen casts of vulcanite, full dentures and angular (condyle) forward and lateral adjustments. Spring loaded. Casts are attached with aluminium plates. Patent numbers ? ? November 12(18)97.

History of Object

Articulator came from the Australian College of Dentistry and was probably 'set up' by Dr. William Tuckfield and used as a teaching aid.

Materials and Finishes

Commercially cast bronze alloy.

References

Prosthetics / Mechanical Dentistry

Brief Description

One pound of 'INVESTO' (trademark registration) dental modelling wax in a green box with black text. Does not stain plaster. Manufactured by Investo Manufacturing Company PTY LTD, 134 Military Road, Neutral Bay, NSW. Guaranteed to comply with the requirement of Australian Dental Standard, T17 Type A. Full box, sheets not separated with tissue paper.

History of Object

Modelling wax 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

Wax.

References

Mechanical Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Heavy well made instrument. One beak has shallow perforated cup 1.0 x 0.5 cm (w x d) with 15 to 16, 1.0 mm holes. Opposite beak with convex portion to fit above on closing. Similar to Dental Museum Collection item 722 but unused. Has very bright plating, possibly chromium.

History of Object

This instrument was donated by Dr. Laurie Williams, dentist and honorary demonstrator, the Department of Dental Prosthetics, the University of Melbourne. Dr. Williams had a practice in the T & G building, Collins Street, Melbourne.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel.

References

Conservative Dentistry / Clinical

Brief Description

Vulcanite packer with wooden handle and steel blade. Similar to a screwdriver in general shape but with a rounded end to the blade. Made in Victoria, Australia and used in Melbourne from 1950 onwards.

History of Object

Obtained with other similar material from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Turned wooden handle and forged steel blade.

References

Workroom / Technical

Brief Description

Standard issue 'Snow' articulator, modified by Dr. R. W. Shepherd during his work on protrusive registrations. Fitted with soft rubber plastic 'ears', adjustable bite rims and extension to counter gravity.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry and Department Collection, 1990

Materials and Finishes

References

See Mandipolar Movement Dr. R. W. Shepherd and Professor Henry Atkinson.
See Australian Journal of Dentistry, 1955.
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.
Clinical / Research / Teaching

Brief Description

A small 250 ml., pressure chamber fitted with four sensing rods to enable changes in tooth movement to be determined during the processing of acrylic resin dentin base material.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry and used by Dr. C. G. Dennis.

Materials and Finishes

References

Brief Description

Various valves supplied to fit into dentures to aid retention or suction.

History of Object

Valves came from various dental supply houses in 1955. Most are unsound in principle and technique. Very small bits and pieces that would fill with food debris in the mouth.
Box should be opened with care as it is over full.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetic / Historical

Brief Description

Pyrometer typical of electrical instruments of the 1880 to 1890 period. Has a large moving coil of low resistance, thermo couple of heavy gauge wires. Handsome instrument. Dental Manufacturing Company. Millivolt meter made by Western Electric Instrument Company Newark New Jersey USA. Patent dates?

See Dental Museum Collection item 1519 for furnace by S. S. White Dental Manufacturing Company to compliment this.

History of Object

Pyrometer came from Dr. A. D. Woodhouse, 180 Russell Street Melbourne 3000. The pyrometer was owned by his father who acquired it when taking over the Collins Street practice of his father in-law, Dr. Woodhouse's grand father, C.H.D. Steel who died in 1935 and who was apprenticed in 1885 in Plymouth, UK aged 15 years.

Could be a duplicate entry, see Dental Museum Collection item 448 for illustration from SSW catalogue

Materials and Finishes

References

See S. S. White catalogues
See correspondence files, letters notices etc
Clinical / Historical / Technical

Brief Description

Hand cut finishing file made in Sheffield. Half round instruments.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Steel.

References

See Ash and Stubbs catalogues.
Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Saw frame of round 3.0 mm steel complete with blade. Has a fancy shaped frame with special clamps and adjusting screws for pinned end blade. Saw is very well made with interesting clamps etc.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry.

Materials and Finishes

Steel.

References

Conservative Dentistry / Historical

Brief Description

Typical large bronze pressure chamber with cast iron lid. Supported in cast iron frame over gas burner. Fitted control pressure/gas gauge, blow off clocks, bursting disc etc.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

See Ash and D M Co. catalogues.
Equipment / Laboratory / Work Room

Brief Description

Incomplete Hollingsworth set with lid and punch missing as well as dies number 44, 70, 71, 85, 90 and 120.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry but from the original Odontalogical Society of Victoria collection. As far as can be ascertained these outfits were going out of favour in the 1920's. I, (Professor Henry Atkinson) do not remember them being used or discussed in the early 1930s, when at that time all technique exercises were with Mellot's Outfits. This outfit was kept, although a poor specimen, as it was the only one and might be used to make up another box should one be given.

Materials and Finishes

References

Conservative Dentistry / Technical / Historical

Brief Description

Typical hand operated, geared and adjustable rolls, for plate work. Used for rolling gold alloy into sheets for swaging.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. Used in Spring Street for rolling gold alloy into sheets for swaging. Later used on non ferrous, German silver for technique work. This is a unique machine.

Materials and Finishes

References

See Ash 1899, M9, fig. 3.
Laboratory / Equipment

Brief Description

Heavy well made pliers. One beak has shallow perforated cup 1.0 x 0.5 cm (w x d) with 15-16 mm holes. Opposite beak has a convex portion to fit above on closing. See Ash Catalogue 1899, p. G 73.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry but originally may have come from the Odontological Society of Victoria. This instrument enable the operator to squeeze out excess mercury from a mix without touching it. This was supposed to increase the density of fillings. Not a hospital or student issued instrument.

Materials and Finishes

Steel.

References

See Ash 1899, p. G 73.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Vertical threaded rod (¼ inch Whitworth) with base on rod slides easily. Sleeve attached other end a circular holder for gypsum/investment model, fixed by screwing action. Vibrator was distributed by the Amalgamated Dental Company.

History of Object

Probably from a local dental trade house as a 'sales' effort. The vibration to cause the porcelain slurry to run was effected by rubbing the sleeve vigorously up and down on the thread. The holder and thread would be very difficult to clean. Some writing in faded ink on box in relation to 'Biscuit Bake' etc., indicating instrument had been in a porcelain work environment.

Materials and Finishes

Metal (steel) plated.

References

See dental catalogues for the period.
Laboratory / Dental Mechanics / Crowns

Brief Description

Upper splint, swaged of base metal to cover pre molars and molars. Has studs about the size of a large pin head (map pin). Soldered on the buccal and palatal surfaces

History of Object

This type of appliance was cemented to the upper teeth and was attached to a splint or splints cemented to the lower teeth to immobilise the fragments.

Materials and Finishes

German silver.

References

Clinical / Technical

Brief Description

Thin, light weight, contoured, purple blank about the thickness of modeling wax, 1.5 to 2.0 mm.

History of Object

Object came from Dr. W. J. Tuckfield's collection at Spring Street. These specimens (Dental Museum Collection items 543 to 547), were used in the early thirties to improve vulcanite dentures, it was suppose to improve fit etc. and aesthetics. The denture was set up in the usual way on a base and when complete an impression was taken in the denture. It was flasked and very carefully packed in vulcanite. Check old texts for other methods.

Materials and Finishes

Plastics.

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Laboratory / Materials

Brief Description

Lower denture blank, contoured and purple in colour. Blank is 'thin' with insufficient material to mould a complete lower. Possibly intended for lining or making 'pink' gum on a vulcanite base.

History of Object

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

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Laboratory / Materials

Brief Description

Vertical type of side cutting pliers i.e. cutting face in line with handles (uncommon). Black type with a box joint. Made by Stubs of Sheffield for C. Ash of London, England.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. General laboratory use.

Materials and Finishes

Forged steel.

References

See Ash 1909, fig 48, vertical L 87.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Prosthetic Dentistry

Brief Description

Well made contouring pliers with a box joint and curved beaks; one flat, one curved. Used for contouring bands. Similar to illustration D M Co. catalogue 1899, p. 307, Dr. Reynold's 'Crescent'. Made by S.S. White.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Hand forged steel.

References

See D M Co. catalogue, 1899, p. 307
Laboratory / Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Prosthetic Dentistry

Brief Description

Standard three point adjustable articulator to which a new upper arm has been fitted. Articulator is complete with oscillating mechanism with pulley for belt drive from bench mounted electric motor. Probably produced locally.

History of Object

Grinder came from Dr. Ronnie Goldberg. The grinder is of particular interest because it uses a commercial articulator on which the dentures being ground, were most probably set up.

Materials and Finishes

References

Laboratory and Mechanical

Brief Description

Part of the Sharp Crown Outfit, has a fast screw with approximately three to four turns per inch. For a related object see Dental Museum Collection item 902. For a further description of item see 'Amalgamated Dental Catalogue, 1972/75', D 63.

History of Object

Donated by Dr. Georges Fast.

Materials and Finishes

References

See 'A D Co, 1972/75', D 63. Shows press.
Conservative Dentistry / Technical / Laboratory / Historical

Brief Description

Heavy pliers with short rounded beaks for holding lingual bars while they are being adjusted.

History of Object

Pliers came from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. The upward pointing arrow appearing on many instruments was used by the College to identify Laboratory equipment.

Materials and Finishes

References

Technical, Workroom

Brief Description

Typical Fletcher's gas (town), air (foot bellows) blow pipe for melting gold alloys and brazing and hard soldering.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry and used in the 1990 Centenary of The Royal Dental Hospital. The blow pipe was an essential piece of working equipment of the gold and silversmith and appears in various forms in the earliest records of the near and far East.

Materials and Finishes

References

See DM Co 1899
Technical /Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Soft tin metal (pure) foil, 16 grams.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry laboratories. Foil was used for making relief chambers in vulcanite dentures and for lining moulds before packing with acrylic resin.

Materials and Finishes

Tin and metal.

References

Technical / Prosthetics

Brief Description

Typical anvil bench, shaped as per blacksmiths anvil with flat and two horns.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. Item would have been used in all metal work for shaping and riveting. It is shown in the Ash and D. M Co's. catalogues. Not a standard item in the student kits.

Materials and Finishes

Cast iron base with cast steel anvil.

References

See Ash and D M Co. catalogues.
Technical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Hollowed glass pot with fitted metal lid and hollow ground for 'rubbing up' Borax.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.The borax pot was a standard item in the student kit prior to 1963. The pot was used for making borax flux for use in all soldering (hard) or brazing of gold, silver etc. The lid of the pot was treated and painted to prevent further rust by Professor Atkinson, for 1990 Centenary of The Royal Dental Hospital.

Materials and Finishes

Glass and metal.

References

Technical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Cast bronze frog bench, similar in shape to section of palate.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. The standard Dental Laboratory bench was made at a convenient height for the student to sit while working. The upper surface was scalloped towards the centre and contained a modified cavity into which the tongue of the peg was fitted. In the present example of cast bronze, it could be held with a small 'G clamp'. The peg was used to support an appliance while it was being worked upon.

Materials and Finishes

Cast bronze.

References

Technical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Typical early hammer.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. The hammer's shaft was broken and has been replaced.. Included in the 1990 Centenary of The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne display. The hammer was used with an anvil for staking, pin setting and riveting. Hardwood handle was made by Professor Henry Atkinson and copied from early A D Co. and Ash catalogues.

Materials and Finishes

Horn and iron.

References

Technical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Vice pin with a round hollow handle on the end of which are two jaws which may be brought together by means of a thumb screw. Used to hold small objects, wires etc.

History of Object

Object was obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. It was used from approximately 1900 onwards.

Materials and Finishes

Machine forged steel.

References

Technical / Workroom

Brief Description

One box of powder/liquid 'Acrylite' impact denture base material. Clinically 'unbreakable'. Made in Brooklyn, USA.

History of Object

Dental base came from Dr. Ronnie Goldberg. In the early days of acrylic dentures, midline fractures were common. As a result many techniques and materials were developed to prevent this. This outfit used 'AMB' crystals to make gypsum for both model and investment. One packet remaining.

Materials and Finishes

Powder, liquid for acrylic mix and special liquid for mixing investing gypsum.

References

Laboratory / Mechanical / Clinical

Brief Description

A hand held lever operated punch to make two holes in sheet metal, a fixed distance apart. The separation of the punches is effected by means of an adjusting screw on the side. A precision type instrument made by Ash and Company, London, England.

History of Object

Punch was obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963, it was used from approximately 1911 onwards.

Materials and Finishes

Machine forged steel.

References

See Ash catalogue, 1908, p. M 56.
Technical / Workroom

Brief Description

Collection of crowns and bridges obtained from patients in Soerabaya and arranged and held in a gypsum block. Includes forty three separate items with short descriptions of each written in long hand.

History of Object

Crowns were presented by a senior research worker, Dr. Buna from the school at Soerabaya. See thesis in Sir Arthur Amies Department, he was known as 'Dr Boonsang'

Materials and Finishes

Gold and gypsum.

References

Mechanical Dentistry / Restorative Dentistry

Brief Description

Normal pliers with a box joint and flat curved beaks.

History of Object

Pliers came from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

See all dental company catalogues.
Technical / Workroom / All trades and crafts

Brief Description

Simple form of pliers, standard shaped but with round beaks. Made in London, England.

History of Object

Pliers came from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963 where they were used from about 1909 onwards.

Materials and Finishes

Forged steel.

References

See Ash catalogue, D M Co. catalogue and S. S. White catalogues.
Technical / Workroom / Jewellery / Horology / Crafts

Brief Description

Bender resembles pliers in shape and has a bending action created by the movement of a plunger against the bar being adjusted, which is then forced into an opposing cavity.

History of Object

Bender came from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. The instrument was recovered from a box of scrap. The fixed jaw was cracked and distorted and was unusable. It was found to be made of a non ferrous alloy, quite unsuitable for the original purpose. For demonstration and display purposes only it was repaired by silver brazing and used on aluminum (soft). It was used from 1940 onwards.

Materials and Finishes

Machine cast bronze.

References

Technical / Workroom

Brief Description

A form of pliers with a fixed and adjustable round punch in one beak and a hole opposite one millimeter in diameter. Pliers have a flat spring between handles and a box joint. Made by C. Ash and Sons, London, England and used in Melbourne, Australia.

History of Object

Object came from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963, where it was used in the fabrication of dental plates.

Materials and Finishes

Hand and machine forged steel.

References

See Ash catalogue 1908, p. M 55.
Technical / Workroom

Brief Description

Broach holder with black ebonite handle and simple four jaw chuck for holding the broach. Chuck is of bright steel. Made by C. Ash and Company, London, England and used in Melbourne from the early nineteen hundreds on.

History of Object

Holder came from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963 with similar tools, where it had been used in plate making.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and brass machined from Borstock.

References

See Ash catalogue 1, p. 91.
Technical / Workroom / Horology / Crafts Metal / Jewellery

Brief Description

Pliers with interlocking beaks of curved section which form small cutting edges when brought together. Pliers were made by C. Ash and Sons, London, England and used in Melbourne from 1900 onwards.

History of Object

This plate cutter came from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963 where it had been used for the previous fifty years in the construction of swaged metal plates.

Materials and Finishes

Forged steel.

References

See Ash catalogue, List M, 1908, p. M 48.
Clinical / Oral Surgery / Workroom

Brief Description

Contouring pliers with open curved beaks made of polished, plated steel. The ends of the beaks are concave/convex. Pliers were made by C. Ash and Sons, London, England and used in Melbourne from 1900 onwards.

History of Object

Pliers came from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Forged plated steel.

References

See Ash catalogue, List M, 1908, p. M 50.
Clinical / Oral Surgery / Workroom

Brief Description

Nickel plated pliers with curved and rounded beaks specially designed and made for making clasps and dental plates. Pliers have a box joint and were made by Claudius Ash Sons and Company, London, England.

History of Object

Pliers were obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963 and were used from approximately 1910 onwards.

Materials and Finishes

Forged nickel plated steel.

References

See Ash catalogue 1908, fig 1., p. M 52.
Technical / Workroom

Brief Description

Buttner crown outfit in leather fitted box. Contains a right angle handpiece with finger bur catch and ebonite grip. Set of (11) crown bases and rack for special cutters and burs, not yet found 3.5.95.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

See D.M. Co. 1898.
For details of crown preparation see early texts such as Taft, Operative Dentistry, 1877 and Marshall Operative Dentistry, 1901
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Plaster knife with a thick blade and riveted black, wooden handle. Has very faint signs of trade name on the handle.

History of Object

Knife came from the the Australian College of Dentistry and was part of the student kit. It was used for trimming gypsum (plaster) casts which required considerable force.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and wood.

References

Mechanical Dentistry / Pre Clinical

Brief Description

Wax knife with a long body with a blade at one end and the other end turning up at 45 degrees and curved to make a burnisher. Has a wood handle riveted to the centre section to limit heat flow. It was most probably used in the 1940s. See Ash catalogue 1898, p. L 34 or Dr Fanhstock's pattern. This example appears as a direct copy of the illustration.

History of Object

Knife came from the Australian College of Dentistry and was used for the manipulation of wax in the setting up of teeth.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and wood.

References

See Ash catalogue 1898, p. L 34
Mechanical Dentistry / Pre Clinical Prosthetics

Brief Description

Soft lead foil used for making patterns of gold plate in the fabrication of dentures. Approximately gauge 26.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. Used unitl the early 1950s.

Materials and Finishes

Lead foil.

References

Technical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Porcelain pan with wooden handle and lid, 70 x 25 mm deep. Used for boiling gold alloy plates in acid for flux removal etc. Dilute sulphuric acid was generally used. Pan was also necessary when refining scrap or 'Lemel'.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Porcelain and wood

References

Technical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Packet of piercing saw blades which were used for metal and vulcanite work. Original.

History of Object

Blades would have originally been part of a student kit. Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

Technical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Piercing saw with adjustable frame.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. It was used by students as an essential item of their kit in both vulcanite and metal work.

Materials and Finishes

References

Technical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Brass blowpipe with a spherical chamber for moisture collection. Chamber also thought to produce a more steady flame. (not sure if this is referring to the spherical chamber or the brass material)

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Brass

References

See D. M. Co.1898
Technical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Typical steel tweezers

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry or possibly from a technical laboratory at 711 Elizabeth Street. Instrument was used in all soldering and casting work and was included in the student kit.

Materials and Finishes

Steel.

References

Technical / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Replica of bow drill as used by students. The drill is in two parts; bow and spindle for the drill. This piece of equipment was listed as a requirement in the 1910 student kit.

History of Object

The drill was made for the 1990 Centenary display for the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne by Professor Henry Atkinson.

Materials and Finishes

References

Teaching / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Typical foot bellows with auxiliary leather section to act as an air reservoir. The bellows are spring loaded and this enabled a steady stream of air to be maintained for soldering and casting. Later models had a rubber diaphragm replacing the leather attachment.

History of Object

Foot bellows came from Mrs. June Banks-Smith, wife of Dr. Smith of Collins Street. See previous entries.

Materials and Finishes

Wood and leather.

References

See early dental catalogues.
Work Room / Laboratory / Dental Prosthetics / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Hekolite blank with name and number for pressing out full upper denture. The only example in the collection.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Plastics.

References

Clinical / Prosthetics

Brief Description

130 mm long contouring pliers with a boxjoint and convex and concave beaks.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Forged, nickel plated steel.

References

Laboratory / Workroom / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Typical standard shaped pliers for removing metal crowns or orthodontic bands. Not identified in "Aesculup" catalogue but similar to other pliers.

History of Object

Found in a box of mixed instruments in "Villiers Street". Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Nickel plated steel.

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Typical ladle as seen in Ash catalogue 1889, p. M 1, but without the sliding guard on the handle. Used for melting zinc or lead in the preparation of swaged dentures.

History of Object

Ladle was bought for the 1990 Centenary of the Dental Hospital by Professor Henry F. Atkinson. Separate ladles were required as contamination of either, zinc or lead, resulted in a mis-cast with a degree of separation.

Materials and Finishes

References

See Ash catalogue 1889, p. M 1
Mechanical Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Flat wooden box with sliding lid, divided long ways into two. Each side contains 13 x 4 split pin holders for tube teeth (one missing). Selection includes bicuspids to large molars. Each selection of four printed Anataform Tube Teeth with shade and mould number and upper or lower. Contains approximately 80 teeth. Well made. Lid in one piece of timber 26.0 x 11.5 x 2.0 mm thick, appears to be stamped '41'.

History of Object

Cabinet came from Dr. E. M. Wollff. Dr. Wollff later submitted a surgery photo of his father's practice c.1930.

Materials and Finishes

Wood

References

Mechanical Dentistry / Conservative Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics / General

Brief Description

Bender pliers with cylindrically shaped male and female beaks and a box joint. A heavy instrument, roughly forged and filed, with poorly finished handles. Made by C. Ash, London, England.

History of Object

Object was obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. It was used in Melbourne, Australia from approximately 1910 onwards.

Materials and Finishes

Forged steel.

References

See Ash catalogue, p. M 48.
Technical / Workroom

Brief Description

Double arm calipers in the form of a large eight (8) pivoted at cross over point. Arms of flat metal.

History of Object

Object was obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963. It was used in Melbourne, Australia from approximately 1900 onwards.

Materials and Finishes

Machined brass.

References

For a similar instrument see Ash catalogue 1908, p. M 61.
Technical / Workroom / All Crafts and Trades / Horology

Brief Description

Well made box of two levels with clasps, containing polished steel dies in two parts for producing anterior crowns from porcelain. Each set of dies 20mm in diameter.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry but it originally from the estate of a private practitioner.

Materials and Finishes

Steel.

References

See S. S. White and Ash catalogues and early texts for details of techniques.
Conservative Dentistry / Historical / Mechanical Dentistry

Brief Description

Mouth blowpipe consisting of a rubber tube and ivory mouth piece with clip for mounting on a Bunsen burner or spirit lamp.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry in 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Rubber and ivory

References

Teaching / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Three blowpipes, (a) Moore and Wright methylated spirit lamp with blowpipe attached. Illustrated in non dental catalogues and used by jewellers clock makers etc, made of brass. (c) and (d) Standard typical blowpipes as issued to students. (d) Bunsen burner, locally made copy of S.S. White type

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry.

Materials and Finishes

References

See S. S. White and D M Co. catalogues, 1912
Mechanical Dentistry / Technical / Dental Prosthetics / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Half round gouge trimmer with wooden handle.

History of Object

Vulcanite finishers were used to finish vulcanite or plastic plates when all work was done by hand except for the final polishing which was done with a foot treadle lathe. Electricity, rotatory cutters (burs) and stones saw the end of much of this hand work.

Materials and Finishes

Wood and steel.

References

Laboratory / Mechanical Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Vulcanite trimmer with a wooden handle, and a bayonet shaped blade with oblique edges.

History of Object

Vulcanite finishers were used to finish vulcanite or plastic plates when all work was done by hand except for the final polishing which was done with a foot treadle lathe. Electricity, rotatory cutters (burs) and stones saw the end of much of this hand work.

Materials and Finishes

Wood and steel.

References

Laboratory / Mechanical Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Bench block with cast iron frame and a block of hard-vulcanised rubber. Made by S.S.W.

History of Object

Obtained from private practice. The usual type of bench block was of best quality beech wood and either fitted into a socket in the bench or was held in place by a small clamp.

Materials and Finishes

References

Laboaratory / Dental Prosthetics / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Free standing, multi speed, DE spindle. Has a label bearing "Nu Form" which may be over an original 'Ash' label

History of Object

Donated by Mrs June Banks-Smith, whose husband was in private practice at 2 Collins Street, Melbourne. This type of machine is shown in a photograph of the 'porcelain room' in Professor H.F. Atkinson's, In Defence of Ivory Towers; the History of the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, H.F. Atkinson, 1990.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Prosthetic Dentistry / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

In the early days even in well made sets of pin teeth, there was a wide variation in the spacing of the pins. To make a metal plate it was necessary to mark pin positions with paint on one pin, punch a single hole, fit one pin and mark and punch the other. Here the taper reamer was used to enlarge holes to avoid a too tight fit. Young's pliers solved the problems producing two holes in exactly the desired position

History of Object

Most probably came from a private practitioner

Materials and Finishes

References

See Ash catalogue M53.

Brief Description

Small sized hammer used for bending and riveting over tube posts and crown making. The medium size hammer was included in the student kit.

History of Object

Hammer was used by Professor Henry Atkinson in the early 1930s

Materials and Finishes

References

Mechanical Dentistry / Prosthetic Dentistry / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Circular cast iron ladle with a pouring spout and wooden handle. One 'used' one new

History of Object

Ladle was used in the preparation of shell crowns and in making dies and counters. The Moldine was a light grey coloured pleasant smelling 'clay' for mould impression making.

Materials and Finishes

Cast iron.

References

Mechanical Dentistry / Prosthetic Dentistry / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Swaged plate on Dental Museum Collection item 1371 to fit cast Dental Museum Collection item 1373. For related objects see Dental Museum Collection items 1371, 1372? & 1375.

History of Object

Made by Professor Henry F. Atkinson for the Centenary of The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne.

Materials and Finishes

References

See centenary papers and photographs for details of the anniversary

Prosthetic / Technical / Laboratory

Brief Description

Device used for making sprues for wax casting. This specimen is fitted with a wire type nozzle. Other nozzles are missing. Made in England.

History of Object

Used in the Senior Laboratories in Spring Street. In use, scrap casting wax was packed into the body of the device and the plunger screwed in as far as possible. The whole is placed in a water bath and the temperature raised until by trial the plunger can be screwed along. This produces a length of wax sprue shaped according to the nozzle used.

Materials and Finishes

References

Mechanical / Technical Dentistry / Conservative Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Coarse (bastard) vulcanite file

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry laboratories. Used in preliminary work on plates. File was eventually replaced by rotatory stones and burs (cutters). 'Stubbs' were a firm who made files and other tools. The company dated from the middle ages and were the initial suppliers to C. Ash and Sons.

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Laboratory / Dental Mechanics / Dental Prosthetics / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Spring arm tongues for transferring inlay rings to casting machine and vice versa.

History of Object

Obtained from the laboratories at 711 Elizabeth Street.

Materials and Finishes

Brass arms, wooden handles.

References

Technical / Mechanical Dentistry / Conservative Denstistry

Brief Description

Large wooden box with a hinged lid on the diagonal with raised shelves. Contains ten tins of coloured powders and one bottle of acrylic liquid coloured powders, tooth and block shade guides and one measure. Made by ICI possibly in the United Kingdom.

History of Object

Crown outfit obtained from private practice.

Materials and Finishes

Wood, tin, glass, powder.

References

Laboratory / Mechanical Dentistry / Conservative Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

A vertical bench mounted rope, pull operated centrifugal casting machine for the production of cast dentures etc.

History of Object

The casting machine was originally screwed to the bench in the senior technique room, the Australian College of Dentistry.

"To October 2000 I have not been able to find an illustration of a similar machine in catalogue or text" - Professor Henry F. Atkinson.

Materials and Finishes

References

Technical / Mechanical Dentistry / Conservative Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Four metal casting rings for making inlays and other small objects by direct casting using any method. Parts a, b & d all made of copper, c possibly made from a water pipe.

History of Object

Obtained from The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne Technician Laboratories.

Materials and Finishes

References

See D M Co. catalogue, p. 76.
See various texts for patterns, wax, investment, heating, casting etc.
Mechanical Dentistry / Conservative Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics / Technical

Brief Description

Three hand inlay casting 'cow bells'. (a) commercially made, (b) homemade, (c) 'do it yourself' and three 'crucible formers' or cones to match. One made of metal one made of wood and one a composition. Originally a cows bell was used for holding a casting ring while the metal (gold alloy) was melted at which moment that the whole was swung rapidly and kept in motion until cold.

History of Object

According to oral history, this was an idea of Dr. Taggart around 1910, who Dr. William Tuckfield had met in the USA. Most probably a much earlier idea attributed to Leonardo Da Vinci. Items found in boxes of discarded Museum material.

Materials and Finishes

References

Technical / Mechanical Dentistry / Conservative Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Sand mould for production of Dental Museum Collection item 1371and 1372. For related objects see Dental Museum Collection items 1373, 1374.

History of Object

Made by Professor Henry F. Atkinson for the centenary of The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne

Materials and Finishes

References

See centenary papers and photographs for details of the anniversary celebrations.

Dental Prosthetics / Technical / Laboratory

Brief Description

No worksheet

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

References

Brief Description

Pliers with cutting blades for bending and roughening pins on anterior teeth with the intention of aiding retention in a vulcanised base. Made by C. Ash and Sons England.

History of Object

Found in a box with other materials discarded from the Dental Museum. The jaw has been broken and cemented back with epoxy, it cannot be opened. For display only.

Materials and Finishes

References

See Ash catalogue, p. L 80.
Mechanical Dentistry / Technical / Dental Prosthetics / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Similar to Dental Museum Collection item 1459 but a superior apparatus with brass pans and chains and some apothecaries weights.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Brass.

References

Dental Prosthetics / Conservative Dentistry / History

Brief Description

Wooden box containing a complete set of tooth forms made of hardened steel. Number 80 with swager etc. Made by The Central Tooth Company USA, Agents for S.S. White Dental.

History of Object

Tooth forms obtained form The Australian College of Dentistry and possibly from the original Odontological Society of Victoria.

Materials and Finishes

Hardened steel.

References

Mechanical Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Typical c 1890 two speed, foot driven head for a quarter inch round leather belt. See Dental Museum Collection item 1478 for a related item.

History of Object

Obtained from Private Practice.

Materials and Finishes

References

Mechanical Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Vertical stand with sliding rod which moves over a distance of approximately three hundred millimeters. It has a wooden hand rest on the upper surface and a ring cover on the lower surface for asbestos pad. Machine is large enough to fit medium casting rings for large bridges or small dentures. To use the rod is pulled to the upper position, a wet asbestos pad is fitted and when the metal is molten the rod is brought down rapidly on to the hot ring. A unique item.

History of Object

Found in junk. Only one seen. Commercially made. As yet no illustration or description in any catalogue has been located.

Materials and Finishes

References

Mechanical Dentistry / Conservative Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Inlay pliers, with rings, crucibles and wax inlay for making castings in gold alloy for inlays etc. All in well made plush lined fitted case. The technique was not easy to follow as it required considerable dexterity to load the pliers with the ring, add the alloy, pick up the blow pipe, melt the gold and then snap the pliers shut. It was a three handed job.

History of Object

Donated by a private practitioner.

Materials and Finishes

References

Mechanical Dentistry / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Cup shaped ladle with a riveted brass handle. Made in Melbourne, Australia.

History of Object

Until 1953 the philosophy of the Australian College of Dentistry was to make student's obtain their own individual kits of tools and instruments. The prosthetic kits were excessive containing such things as blowpipes, soldering bocks, polishing mops, flasks, ladles etc. which would be of no use to students once they qualified. The ladle was for taking hot/boiling water from a tank to wash out flasked wax dentures. One ladle could have been sufficient for the whole class. This was purely a technical procedure but had to be undertaken for every denture. A task that in the commercial laboratories would have been done by more efficient methods and never by a dentist.

Materials and Finishes

Brass and copper.

References

Laboratory / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Boxed set of twenty eight numbered APCO porcelain stains and some personal notes.

History of Object

Donated by a private practitioner to the Australian College of Dentistry.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

A mechanical articulator on which full upper and lower dentures are mounted in an appropriate occlusion anointed with grinding paste and driven by a round belt at slow speed from an electric bench motor or lathe. This is a locally made item. See S. S. White 'Dox' grinder which can be used on the original articulator on which the teeth were set up. The 'Dox' machine is complete with articulator and hand drive.

History of Object

The grinder was donated by Brian Lovelock, a sometime Dental Technician at The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne. Donation was made through Trevor Knight, Manager Technical Services The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne.

Materials and Finishes

References

Prosthetic Dentistry / Clinical / Mechanical Dentistry

Brief Description

Trimmer with a wooden handle and a thin concave shaped blade with thin edges.

History of Object

Vulcanite finishers were used to finish vulcanite or plastic plates when all work was done by hand except for the final polishing which was done with a foot treadle lathe. Electricity, rotatory cutters (burs) and stones saw the end of much of this hand work.

Materials and Finishes

Wood and steel.

References

Laboratory / Mechanical Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

The foot motor, also known as a lathe wheel, has a heavy cast wheel with a grooved rim for quarter inch round belt drive to lathe head. Foot engine also has a cast foot pedal to be fitted under work polishing bench.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry.

Materials and Finishes

Cast iron.

References

See Ash catalogue, 1899, L 51.
Dental Prosthetics / Conservative Dentistry / Mechanical Department

Brief Description

Fine metal file.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry laboratories. Used in preliminary work on plates. File was eventually replaced by rotatory stones and burs (cutters). 'Stubbs' were a firm who made files and other tools. The company dated from the middle ages and were the initial suppliers to C. Ash and Sons.

Materials and Finishes

Metal.

References

Laboratory / Dental Prosthetics / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Typical hand held scales with some weights in wooden (oak ?) box. Made by W & ? Avery, Birmingham, England.

History of Object

Donated by Dr. William John Tuckfield who used them in his practice.

Materials and Finishes

Steel (arm), brass (pans) and wood (box).

References

Dental Prosthetics / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Incomplete crown outfit containing early right angle handpiece with ebonite centre piece and short bur catch, a series of crown buttons but no burs. Outfit comes in a well made box with maker's name gold stamped in the lid. Made by C. Ash and Sons.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, part of the original Museum collection.

Materials and Finishes

References

See early texts i.e. 'Gorgas' for details of technique.
Conservative Dentistry / Restorative / Dentistry / History / Mechanical Dentistry

Brief Description

Boxed set of eight packing instruments of various shapes with ivorine handles similar to cutlery. Two instruments have thumb rests and two have edges for carving. Burnishers are twin ended with large or small balls.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry.

Materials and Finishes

Ivorine and metal.

References

Clinical / Historical

Brief Description

Boxes of dental rubber for use in the preparation of dentures by vulcanization.

A. Ash's 'New Viva Pink' dental rubber.

B. 'Clinical standard, quick vulcanising light pink' dental rubber made by The Amalgamated Dental Company Ltd, London, England.

C. 'Gilbert Walker's 'Granular Gum', Rubber Facing, purple tint light' made by The Amalgamated Dental Company Ltd, London, England.

D. 'Ash Dental Rubber Gum. Pink. Medium.'

E. 'Black' dental rubber made by Claudius Ash Sons and Company Limited, England.

F. 'Dark Elastic' dental rubber made by Claudius Ash Sons and Company Limited, England.

G. 'S.S. White No. 3 Light Pink. No 3.' dental rubber. Made in America.

H. Instructions.

I. Whale bone, quick vulcanizing.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry and The Dental Hospital Clinics, store. The material was not used for the routine preparation of dentures after World War II when acrylics became available. Dentures in vulcanite were repaired for seven to ten years and after that time until approximately 1960. However, the occasional patient appeared requiring such treatment after 1963 in the new building.

Materials and Finishes

Vulcanite.

References

Dental Prosthetics / Mecahanical Dentistry

Brief Description

Sharp pointed pliers made from strip steel. Spring loaded in the open position. Used for the removal of broken endodontic reamers, broaches etc. Sometimes called mosquitoes.

History of Object

Donated by Dr. J. Brown, private practitioner.

Materials and Finishes

Plated steel.

References

Restorative Dentistry / Endodontics

Brief Description

Balance for weighing correct amounts of investments and control solutions, water - cristobalite. Paper cups replaced 'pans' in this balance. Made in Detroit, USA.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, laboratories.

Materials and Finishes

Metals.

References

Technical / Conservative Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Sealed white circular asbestos pads of various sizes up to 6.5 millimeters and 2 millimeters thick. Sealed means wrapped in clear plastic bags and sealed with sticky tape. A safe non- asbestos material replaced the original. Used in casting machine. Not to be opened.

History of Object

Obtained from laboratories. Pads were taken from casting machines after use and sealed. When a ring was near casting temperature (red down the sprue hole) a suitable sized pad was soaked in clean water and fitted to the top cup of the machine. The red hot ring was placed in position and when the metal was molten the upper arm and cup were brought down smartly. The theory was that the disc sealed the top of the ring. The water was flashed into super heated steam and the increase in pressure forced the molten metal into the mould. The process worked and there was no fear of any danger from this process. Asbestos was available in rolls about thirty inches wide from which strips were torn to line casting rings as well as being used for pads. It was treated as benignly as paper or fibre board. Not until the early years in the Elizabeth Street building did we know of the dangers.

Materials and Finishes

Asbetstos.

References

Laboratory / Dental Mechanics / Dental Prosthetics / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Lead counter die cast in lead directly over Dental Museum Collection item 1371. For related items see Dental Museum Collection items 1371, 1373, 1374 & 1375.

History of Object

Made by Professor Henry F. Atkinson for the centenary of The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne.

Materials and Finishes

Pure lead.

References

See centenary papers and photographs for details of the anniversary

Prosthetic, Technical / Laboratory

Brief Description

Double ended shaft with left and right ends for various attachments including brush, mop and chuck. At Manchester University/Dental Hospital a large D.C motor drove a line shaft from which eight to ten lathe heads were driven via round leather belts. The motor ran all day, changes to brushes or wheels were made by students by flipping the round belt off the pulley and stopping the head. In Melbourne large DE three phase industrial type polishers were employed, one of which is still in use in the engineers workshop.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

References

See Ash 1899, L 50.
Mechanical Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Casting machine with a heavy cast iron base, lever arm, lid for asbestos pads and a fixed gas air blow pipe for town gas. Aluminium paint. For large rings, partials, splints etc. Air supplied by foot bellows. Made by Solbrig, Germany.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963 and used in the Department of Dental Prosthetics.

Materials and Finishes

Steel and cast iron.

References

See Ash A Century of Dental Art, p. 63
Mechanical Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Typical simple hinge, plane line, articulator with full upper and lower denture mounted and waxed up. The upper denture has six porcelain gum blocks. Made as a demonstration and display model.

History of Object

Made for a display at the Dental Museum.

Materials and Finishes

References

Mechanical Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Cast bronze flask in two parts for vulcanite work. Has a loose top and bottom plate and contains a full upper invested ready for packing with soft rubber. Diatoric teeth with anteriors wired. 3 lug flask held together with nails.

History of Object

Made for a display at the Dental Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Bronze.

References

Mechanical Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Typical wooden handled packer with a shaped end. Made in England by Ash and Company.

History of Object

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

Materials and Finishes

References

Mechanical Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Double ended, second cut, bastard, vulcanite file. Made in Sheffield, England by Stubbs.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963. A difficult and uncomfortable tool to use.

Materials and Finishes

Steel.

References

Mechanical Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Set of three vulcanite scrapers with wood handles, each spoon has a different shaped end for cleaning palates of vulcanite or plastic dentures after processing.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry.

Materials and Finishes

Vulcanite.

References

Mechanical Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Typical small Solbrig casting machine for inlay and crow sized rings. Has a lever with lid that can be changed and a heavy cast iron base.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry and used in the College laboratories for the preparation of full upper and lower dentures.

Materials and Finishes

References

Mechanical Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Screw operated bench press with electrically heated upper and lower plattens. Bevel gearing to screw gives 2 or 3 to one increase in force and allows also good vision of flask. For use with thermo plastic materials such as Hekolite and similar. Heavy.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry and used in the College laboratories for the preparation of full upper and lower dentures.

References

Mechanical Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

A leather faced swaging hammer.

History of Object

Obtained by Professor Henry F. Atkinson for the centenary of The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne from an Antique store.

Materials and Finishes

References

See centenary papers and photographs for details of the anniversary celebrations

Dental Prosthetics / Technical / Laboratory

Brief Description

Typical foot bellows with leather sides and wooden top with rubber bladder to balance and maintain a steady air flow. Bladder is covered by a net. Double action bellows, top is inflated with air from below, pressure is regulated by a spring.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963 and used by students for casting and soldering before a compressor was installed.

Materials and Finishes

Wood and leather.

References

See Ash 1899, p. M 25.
Mechanical Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Ground glass stoppered bottle of "Aluminum Pulv". Powdered aluminium may have been used by Dr. W. J. Tuckfield for making a paint as several models were so treated.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry. Probably originally one of Dr. W. J. Tuckfield's teaching aids.

Materials and Finishes

References

Laboratory / Dental Mechanics / Prosthetic Dentistry

Brief Description

Boxed set of 16 dies and punch for making pre molar and molar crowns.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Steel.

References

See Ash catalogue, 1899, p. H 53, and S.S. White catalogue, 1912, p. 68.
Conservative Dentistry / Historical / Mechanical Dentistry

Brief Description

Dr. W. M. Sharp's crown and bridge outfit. Made by The W. M. Sharp Co. Binghampton, NY, USA.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

Conservative Dentistry / Historical / Mechanical Dentistry

Brief Description

Complete 'Pivot' crown outfit in leatherette box. This is a special set as it contains an all porcelain bridge. Unique. Made by the Dental Manufacturing Company, London.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

References

See D M Co. catalogues, 1898.
Conservative Dentistry / Historical / Mechanical Dentistry

Brief Description

Large flat cast bronze die plate for making gold crowns from thin sheet. Contains counter die impressions for all posterior teeth. Made by S. S. White Dental Manufacturing Company, USA.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963

Materials and Finishes

Bronze.

References

Conservative Dentistry / Historical / Mechanical Dentistry

Brief Description

Boxed set of steel tooth forms with tools. Made by New Century.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963.

Materials and Finishes

Steel.

References

Conservative / Historical / Mechanical Dentistry

Brief Description

Small screw operated press with a number of dies, round ended, of various sizes fixed to periphery of moving part of press. Locked above appropriate counters, simple circular holes in lower plate. Dies numbered and decorated with ornate metal work. Made in the USA.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry. Displayed in August 1997 for the Centenary Celebrations.

Materials and Finishes

Steel.

References

Conservative Dentistry / Historical / Mechanical Dentistry

Brief Description

The Sharp Seamless Crown Outfit. Complete in box with dies, punches, instructions etc. Made by Sharp Dental Company New York.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry.

Materials and Finishes

References

See early Ash, D M Co. and S.S. White catalogues.
Conservative Dentistry / History

Brief Description

Large heavy bench press with electrically heated upper and lower plattens. For use with thermo plastic materials such as Hekolite and similar.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry and used in the College laboratories for the preparation of full upper and lower dentures.

Materials and Finishes

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Mechanical Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Porcelain outfit made up of thirty-five 20 gram pots of De Trey's Aluminous Porcelain (900 950 degrees Celsius) kept in an unlined wooded box. Each pot originally sealed. Some duplicates.

History of Object

Porcelain outfit came from the Department of Conservative Dentistry, the University of Melbourne. Age could be estimated by analyzing the hinges and Phillip's cross head drive screws.

Materials and Finishes

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Technical / Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Zinc dies in a swaging box. For related items see Dental Museum Collection items 1372, 1373, 1374 & 1375.

History of Object

Made by Professor Henry F. Atkinson for the centenary of The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne.

Materials and Finishes

References

See centenary papers and photographs for details of the Anniversary.

Prosthetic / Technical / Laboratory

Brief Description

Card box fitted for thirty pots of 'Steel's APCO' stains. Each pot with numbers for matching the Dental Supply Company's '20th Century' and New 'Trubyte' and the 'H.D. Justi' shade guides. Detailed instructions in lid. One pot missing. Made by the Columbus Dental Manufacturing Company, Columbus, Ohio, USA.

History of Object

Donated by Dr. Loretta Marash MDSc (Melb). This and some other artifacts belonged to her mother,Dr. Angela Marash, MD (Szeged) BDSc (Melb). Donated 3 September 1985.

Materials and Finishes

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Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics / Laboratory

Brief Description

Ivorine rule in centimeters and millimeters. Issued by tooth manufacturers as advertising material with 'anatoform' and other artificial teeth. Flexible and easily curved round dentures, rims etc. Thousands were issued to students in Spring Street.

History of Object

Obtained from student laboratories.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Laboratory

Brief Description

Metal forms for reproducing a 'natural' palate on vulcanite dentures. Includes a box with instructions in lid and containing two samples. 1002. Assorted. Patents granted or pending. Only two remaining. Made by Columbus Dental Manufacturing Company, Columbus, Ohio, USA.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry. A simple method of preparing a 'natural' palate on dentures.

Materials and Finishes

References

Dental Prosthetics / Laboratory

Brief Description

Complete set in original box. Syringe comes with two barrels and washers and appears to be unused. Made by De Trey Brothers, Zurich, Switzerland. Sole agents, The Amalgamated Dental Company, LTD, London.

History of Object

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

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Dental Prosthetics / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Empty tin with hinged lid for 'Crown' sticky wax. Manufactured by the S. S. White Company, Philadelphia. Used for crown and bridge work and is a very strong, sticky, quick setting and free from chipping from plate and backing. Made in USA. Green box with black shaded letters.

History of Object

Found in box from the Australian College of Dentistry. Kept as an example of how packaging was used as an advertising medium.

Materials and Finishes

References

Laboratory / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Card box with twelve sticks of sticky wax used for temporary repair or holding of odd teeth etc. on casts. Called or named 'model cement' as originally used for sticking broken teeth back on plaster casts or models. Made by Associated Dental Products Ltd, Dental Manufacturers, London and Purton, Swindon, Wilts. Unused but open item.

History of Object

Cement was a free sample.

Materials and Finishes

References

Laboratory / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Small wooden spool containing wire about number 36 S.W.G. soft, for use with a dentimeter, QV

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Wood and wire (non ferrous?)

References

Mechanical Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Small eye glasses with green glass lenses in wrought iron frame. Right lens cracked through. Used with S. S. White electric porcelain furnace.

History of Object

Found with an early S. S. White electric porcelain furnace that was presented by Dr. . Woodhouse. This equipment, including the X-ray machine was the first used by a dentist in Melbourne. Case was as found and is probably not the original.

Materials and Finishes

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Technical / Clinical / Historical

Brief Description

Full upper and lower wax dentures mounted on a simple articulator ready for the 'try in'. 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

Articulator 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

Wax.

References

Restorative / Dental Prosthetics / Teaching

Brief Description

Porcelain outfit made up of thirty five jars of 'Prisma' high fusing (2400 degrees Fahrenheit) jacket crown porcelain and a very well made shade guide for thirty one colours. Shade guide has sample teeth on metal strips stamped with numbers from 00, 0, 1 to 29. Shade guide and jars are contained in a stout wooden hinged box with black leatherette covering and two clasps. All jars are numbered and some are unopened. No. 4 has an odd metal lid. Outfit comes with four books numbered 1277 A, B, C, D. Part B comes with additional typed notes, part C with additional information on "The Robertson Dental Ceramic Unit" and part D also additional typed notes.

History of Object

Came from private practice. Exhibited May 2003, at the Ian Potter Museum of Art, University of Melbourne, 'Curiosity: 150 years of collecting at the University of Melbourne'. Exhibited as items numbers 46 and 47.

A 'Robertson Dental Ceramic Unit' was obtained by the Department of Conservative Dentistry, the University of Melbourne, and discarded to Villiers Street where it was rescued, but it was dumped in one of the many changes.

Materials and Finishes

Glass, wood, porcelain and leatherette.

References

Technical / Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Well made hinged box in two parts with 48 samples, instructions, a shade guide on the lid, a bone powder measure (unique) and a colour blending guide. Made by S. S. White Dental Manufacturing Company, United States of America. Two teeth missing from set.

History of Object

Outfit came from private practice. A most interesting item.

Materials and Finishes

References

Prosthetic Dentistry / Conservative Dentistry / Technical

Brief Description

Porcelain outfit for shading mineral teeth, in a well made box with gold impressed letters on a dark green ground. 8 x 1/4 ounce round bottles. Shade guide in lid.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

References

Prosthetic Dentistry / Conservative Dentistry / Technical

Brief Description

Box of high fusing porcelain powders made by C. Ash and Sons, England, 1905. Shade guide in lid. Mineral Bodies, eight bottles each of 1/4 ounce. Outfit is the oldest example in the collection.

History of Object

Outfit came from private practice.

Materials and Finishes

References

See Ash 1889 catalogue.
Conservative Dentistry/ Dental Prosthetics / Technical

Brief Description

Two bottles, one powder and one liquid for making De Trey's 'Universal Cement'. Stored in a wooden box which has a linen hinge and two circular holes to hold bottles. Package unique to this product from 1890s to 1939.

History of Object

From Villiers Street.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical / Conservative Dentistry / Prosthetic Dentistry

Brief Description

Dressing tweezers, student's pattern. A universal instrument.

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry. Used in 1997 - 1998 display with Dental Museum Collection item 1076 as 'Infection Control'.

Materials and Finishes

References

Clinical, All ?

Brief Description

Typical dental handle, finger operated drill. Has one rose head bur. Domed end for thumb or finger, free to turn. See watch maker's screw driver and early Ash and the Dental Manufacturing Company Catalogues

History of Object

Obtained from the Australian College of Dentistry, 1963

Materials and Finishes

References

See Ash catalgoue, 1898 and D M Co. catalogues.
Clinical / Conservative Dentistry

Brief Description

Solbrig type cylindrical, cast iron, cement lined, gas fired furnace for heating larger rings. Comes with gas burner (two Bunsen types).

History of Object

Furnace was originally used at the Australian College of Dentistry Spring Street then at 711 Elizabeth Street.

Materials and Finishes

Cast iron and cement.

References

Mechanical Dentistry / Dental Prosthetics

Brief Description

Card box with nine bottles of stain each with a cork stopper. Includes original spatula and specimen shades. Lid has a pocket for instructions and a metal clasp. Included in outfit is a unopened dark green bottle with frilled paper cap tied in place. One bottle has liquid for mixing enamels. Bottles appear hand made or hand blown.

History of Object

Most probably came from private practice.

Materials and Finishes

References

Technical / Dental Prosthetics / Conservative Dentistry