A manual of dental mechanics.

  • Coles, Oakley, 1845-1906
Date:
1873
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: A manual of dental mechanics. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    gold (alloyed with platinum is best), of a suit- able width, and with the hand pliers (Fig. 50) adjust it to the tooth, so that the sides of the two are in perfect apposition ; the band is then fitted carefully to the plate, and united as I shall presently describe. Fig. 50. Dr Spalding, of the United States, has in- vented a form of band called the “ Standard” clasp, that allows the neck of the tooth to be exposed, thus enabling the tongue and saliva to clear away any particles of food that might accumulate. The band is fitted as just de- scribed, but it is not allowed to rest upon the gum, it is supported midway between the neck of the tooth and the grinding surface by means of standards, which, running up from the plate (itself cut clear of the tooth), supports the band. This plan will be more readily understood by reference to the accompanying sketch (Fig. 51).