. The anatomy, physiology and pathology of the human teeth : with the most approved methods of treatment : including operations, and the method of making and setting artificial teeth, with thirty plates. stered internally, and does not seem topresent any incompatibility with the saline remedies above noted. It may be given indoses of from five to twenty grains three times a day, taking care never to recommend itin the case of a pregnant female. Its external or local use has been already alluded to. SECTION FIFTH. OF EXCISION OF THE TEETH. 322. This operation, which consists in the snapping off
. The anatomy, physiology and pathology of the human teeth : with the most approved methods of treatment : including operations, and the method of making and setting artificial teeth, with thirty plates. stered internally, and does not seem topresent any incompatibility with the saline remedies above noted. It may be given indoses of from five to twenty grains three times a day, taking care never to recommend itin the case of a pregnant female. Its external or local use has been already alluded to. SECTION FIFTH. OF EXCISION OF THE TEETH. 322. This operation, which consists in the snapping off a tooth at its neck, by means ofa pair of sharp forceps, called excising forceps, was at one time highly approved of, but in 116 ON EXTRACTION OF THE TEETH. consequence of the irritation of the fang which is left, and the necessity which usuallyoccurs for its subsequent removal, the operation has now fallen into disrepute. 323. I can conceive, however, of one case in which it may be useful, namely, whenthere exists an hereditary predisposition to haemorrhage, this operation would by destroyingthe pulp relieve the patient from much suffering, and not expose him to the danger ofexcessive CHAPTER ELEVENTH. IRREGULARITY OF THE TEETH. 324. In treating of irregularity of the teeth, I shall confine myself almost exclusively toirregularity of the permanent teeth, because it is exceedingly rare in the temporary set,and when it does occur, is of little consequence except so far as it affects their may be divided as follows:—1. Irregularity of Position and Direction. of Formation and Shape. 3. Irregularity of Number.
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