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 action more clear, a body indicative of the situation 

 which the tooth would occupy, has been introduced. 

 The advantages which these forceps have over the 

 tooth-key in common use, are so obvious, that the 

 reader will not require they should be pointed out. 

 The benefits which this instrument confers, are 

 indeed great; neither can it be supposed that the 

 principle can be changed, or its adaptation improved 

 upon. For its purpose, the thing appears perfect ; 

 and I can speak confidently as to the admirable 

 manner in which it acts. One caution, however, 

 may not be unnecessary. All surgical instruments 

 are capable of being abused, and in exact proportion 

 to their utility is their liability to abuse. With Mr. 

 Gowing's forceps a horse's jaw could be easily 

 broken, or he who did not know the power of the 

 screw, would, if he kept on winding the handle, 

 crush the tooth it was his intention to secure. So 

 much strength is gained that the judgment must be 

 employed to regulate it. Huge as the instrument 

 looks, it requires delicacy in the hand which uses it. 

 With such a tool at his command, a child is in 

 power equal to a giant ; and the man therefore must 

 exercise his mind rather than strain his muscles. 



