The inconsistency of our code of dental ethics / by C.H. Land.

  • Land, C. H. (Charles Henry), 1847-1922.
Date:
1888
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Credit: The inconsistency of our code of dental ethics / by C.H. Land. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    sirable qualities were found especially for the lower incisors. Fig. I, Plate J, illustrates the appearance of the work when completed, and it is at present giving the utmost satisfaction. Four years pre- vious these teeth had been built up with gold by an experienced and careful operator, but as usual the gold has gradually become battered dow^n and completely worn off. In comparison I have a large number of crowns that were adjusted to the roots of teeth eight and ten years ago, and this was done in a crude way, and at the present time doing good service. I therefore can speak with confidence as to the greater durability of this more perfect method of adjusting porcelain coats, sections and fillings, whereby every possible condition of decay can be arrested and the teeth restored perfectly to their natural appearance in shape, size and color. Add to this the fact that these operations are accomplished without pain Plate J.—Fig. 1. or fatigue to either the patient or dentist, that the long and tedious malleting is dispensed with, the protracted use of rubber dam not required; therefore will it not be considered as one of the great- est boons to suffering humanity.