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Provides an understanding as to why the commonly used instrument is named as a trimmer when it is not used for trimming.
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Highlights the origins of the well-known instrument.
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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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Dattani, A., Hayes, S. Mitchell's trimmer: Who was Mitchell and what was he trimming?. Br Dent J 219, 459–461 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2015.851
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