odontometer

noun 3

Definitions

noun

1

An odontograph.

2

A perforation gauge.

The idea of an odontometer is due to Dr. Magnus—the very word, signifying literally a tooth-measurer, was laid down by him; and in Le Timbre-Poste, five years ago, the first odontometer was published by him in illustration of an article on perforations.

3

A device for measuring teeth, used in orthodontia and for creating crowns.

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