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In principle it is similar to the one which preceded 

 it, but the handle being at the side instead of above, 

 it can be adapted to those irregularities which the 

 former would not readily catch. The operator can 

 move it about at his pleasure, and where nicety is 

 required, he can, with it, take off particles, such as 

 the previous instruments would not enable him to 

 touch. It consists of a cutting edge, guarded on 

 one side by the handle, and on the other by a 

 rounded projection. In the manner of its appli- 

 cation, it is similar to the last, and like that is held 

 by an assistant when used in operation. For many 

 points this is of much service, but in order to be 

 prepared for every difficulty, a pair of them suited 

 to the opposite sides are required. Possessed of 

 these the veterinary surgeon has, for the first time, 

 what may be regarded as a complete set of dental 

 instruments, with which he can operate, with ease to 

 himself, and without hazard to his patient. The 



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