spring gag

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spring gag

a gag used in dogs to keep the mouth open during treatment of teeth. It consists of two bars which run up and down a curved pillar. The bars have perforated disks at their ends, into which a canine tooth can be positioned. Pressure on the disks jams the sliding action of the bars.

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