The Natural History of the Human Teeth : Explaining their Structure, Use, Formation, Growth and Diseases. ***WITH Part Two *** A Practical Treatise on the Diseases of the Teeth intended as a Supplement to the Natural History of those Parts.

Hunter, John. F.R.S.

Published by Printed for J. Johnson, No. 72, St. Paul's Church-yard., LONDON, 1771

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TWO VOLUMES, Quarto. 1771 & 1778. Two Works [4], 128pp.; 16 full page copperplates, each with printed explanation leaf. [vi], iv, 128, [8] pp. FIRST EDITION OF BOTH WORKS. Hunter was the first to study the teeth in a scientific manner, and the first to recommend complete removal of the pulp in filling them. "This classical work revolutionized the practice of dentistry, and provided a basis for later dental research. Hunter introduced the classes cuspids, bicuspids, molars and incisors; he also devised appliances for the correction of malocclusion. In part 2 he included instructions with regard to the operation of tooth transplantation" (Garrison-Morton). The first edition of the Natural History is rare. Garrison-Morton 3675-76; Hoffmann-Axthelm, History of Dentistry, pp 219-22; Waller 10650; Wellcome III, p 317. [ HUNTER, JOHN. 1728-1793. wrote The Natural History of the Human Teeth (1771), A Treatise on the Venereal Disease (1786), and Observations on Certain Parts of the Animal Oeconomy (1786). A Treatise on the Blood, Inflammation, and Gun-shot Wounds was published posthumously in 1794. Hunter s vast collection of anatomical and pathological specimens was bought by Parliament for the Royal College of Surgeons in 1799.] Two volumes matching later half calf, raised bands, gilt titles. internally little spotting soiling, neat closed repairs. Good Copy. Rare Work. Seller Inventory # 756

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Title: The Natural History of the Human Teeth : ...

Publisher: Printed for J. Johnson, No. 72, St. Paul's Church-yard., LONDON

Publication Date: 1771

Edition: First Edition