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The History Of Gold Foil, George Edmund Williams
The History Of Gold Foil, George Edmund Williams
Bachelors’ Theses
Just when gold foil was first used is a matter of some conjecture. All historians differ in their views and it is so with the historians of dentistry. According to Dr. J. A. Taylor, it is said that Egyptian mummies exist, showing evidences of gold fillings, but at present their whereabouts are unknown. The History of Dental Surgery, Vol. 1, by Chas. R.E. Koch, cites the above incident also and further states that this gold leaf may either have fallen into the cavities or that it was placed there, similar to a gold foil filling. These statements however cannot be …
The Modern Trend Of Prosthetics, Arlo M. Rahrig
The Modern Trend Of Prosthetics, Arlo M. Rahrig
Bachelors’ Theses
This is a short discussion on the technique of denture construction which is being employed by the most prominent and successful prosthetists of today. Since it is annoying to have a technical investigation misinterpreted because of lack of uniformly applied terms, there is a necessity to annex concise definitions to the technique. Thus a strenuous effort will be made to closely adhere to the original meaning of standard terms and to modify these or add to them as little as possible when they are comprehensive. In the past it was customary to include into an articulator technique many bombastic theories …
Celluloid And Hecolite Dentures, Gilbert Clair Wildman
Celluloid And Hecolite Dentures, Gilbert Clair Wildman
Bachelors’ Theses
Celluloid gives the most natural appearance of all the plastic vegetable bases used in making dentures. It closely resembles porcelain in the translucent live-tissue color of the mucous membrane and gums. In some cases, it proves very satisfactory while it discolors and quickly disintegrates in some mouths. Vulcanite is usually more durable. The value of celluloid depends upon the care given it by the possessor and the manipulation of the material while under construction.