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. 2015 Nov 13;219(9):459-61.
doi: 10.1038/sj.bdj.2015.851.

Mitchell's trimmer: Who was Mitchell and what was he trimming?

A Dattani  1 , S J Hayes  2
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Mitchell's trimmer: Who was Mitchell and what was he trimming?

A Dattani et al. Br Dent J. .

Abstract

Mitchell's trimmer, also known as an osteo-trimmer, osteocarver or osteocarver #4, is a commonly used instrument in a dental professional's armamentarium. Today the instrument is used in a range of dental specialties; however, its modern use has no association to trimming. This article explores the origin of the Mitchell's trimmer, its intended use and reveals the founder of the renowned instrument.

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