. Oral sepsis in its relationship to systemic disease . Fig. 22. Fig. Fig. 22-24.—Illustrate the ill effect upon the alveolar process of careless dental work. The presence of amebae can be demonstrated in thevast majority of chronic lesions of the gum. They areoften present in great number, especially in the deeperpockets. This discovery led Bass and Johns to suggestthe use of emetine in the treatment of pyorrhea. It isdifficult to determine whether or not amebse play an im-portant role in the pathology of pyorrhea or whether theyare harmless secondary invaders. It appears true,
. Oral sepsis in its relationship to systemic disease . Fig. 22. Fig. Fig. 22-24.—Illustrate the ill effect upon the alveolar process of careless dental work. The presence of amebae can be demonstrated in thevast majority of chronic lesions of the gum. They areoften present in great number, especially in the deeperpockets. This discovery led Bass and Johns to suggestthe use of emetine in the treatment of pyorrhea. It isdifficult to determine whether or not amebse play an im-portant role in the pathology of pyorrhea or whether theyare harmless secondary invaders. It appears true, how-ever, that emetine has a certain limited sphere of useful- 32 ORAL SEPSIS ness in therapy. Its effect is not permanent, however,unless the mechanical and sanitary condition of themonth is properly cared for. Temporary trauma, such as might be caused by an acuteinjury or by the use of toothpicks or toothbrushes andby the irritating effects of tobacco, is perhaps never initself a cause of pyorrhea in healthy individuals withregular, clean teeth. Temporary trauma may
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