A Practical Guide to Operations on the Teeth: To Which Is Prefixed a Historical Sketch of the Rise and Progress of Dental Surgery (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James Snell

9780331078299: A Practical Guide to Operations on the Teeth: To Which Is Prefixed a Historical Sketch of the Rise and Progress of Dental Surgery (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331078295 ISBN 13: 9780331078299

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Essential guidance on surgical dental care and historical practice

A practical guide to operations on the teeth offers hands‑on methods for procedures, from lifting loose teeth to removing stumps and shaping instruments. It also traces the rise of dental surgery, so readers understand the craft’s development as they learn.

From selecting and fitting tools to applying techniques safely, this edition blends practical instruction with historical context. It emphasizes careful technique, patient comfort, and the importance of correct instrument patterns for reliable results.

Step‑by‑step methods for retaining and removing teeth, including when artificial support is appropriate
Details on constructing and using key dental instruments and how to apply them safely
Guidance on handling common complications, such as loose teeth, stumps, and gum concerns
Discussion of tooth powders and tinctures, with notes on what helps and what to avoid

Ideal for readers interested in the history of dental surgery, and for practitioners seeking era‑appropriate grounding in traditional techniques.

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