Lectures on operative dental surgery and therapeutics . Fig. 79. Fig. 80. Figs. 81-2 illustrate some of the curious freaks of naturein uniting teeth. In the former, both teeth are exostosed,the crown of the posterior tooth being almost at rightangles to its normal position; while, in the latter, thebicuspid (a) has made its appearance as a supernumerarytooth, being firmly attached to its associate. On severalof the teeth described, and which I pass for inspection,will be seen pearl-like prominences; showing the remark- 191 able vigour of the pericemeiituin in formatious of thiskind. Diseased t
Lectures on operative dental surgery and therapeutics . Fig. 79. Fig. 80. Figs. 81-2 illustrate some of the curious freaks of naturein uniting teeth. In the former, both teeth are exostosed,the crown of the posterior tooth being almost at rightangles to its normal position; while, in the latter, thebicuspid (a) has made its appearance as a supernumerarytooth, being firmly attached to its associate. On severalof the teeth described, and which I pass for inspection,will be seen pearl-like prominences; showing the remark- 191 able vigour of the pericemeiituin in formatious of thiskind. Diseased teeth, when neglected, produce irritation in thesurrounding tissues to such an extent that, contrary topopular belief, the removal of the tooth does not alwaysgive immediate relief. The alveolus, the gums, and eventhe maxilla may partake of the inflammation and requirejudicious after treatment. Fomentations, poultices witha little tincture of opium sprinkled upon them, or ananodyne cataplasm of poppy leaves, can be used toalleviate pain. Applications o
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