Orthodontia, or, Malposition of the human teeth : its prevention and remedy / by S.H. Guilford.

  • Guilford, Simeon Hayden, 1841-1919.
Date:
1893
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Credit: Orthodontia, or, Malposition of the human teeth : its prevention and remedy / by S.H. Guilford. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    1' I; AC'TICAL TREATMENT. ■nr.] the power consisted of a short piece of elastic braid, to one end of which were attached three small gold rings and to the other a gold bar fitted with tube, ring-bolt and nut, as seen in Fig. 156. In use the three gold rings engaged with the three- pins on palatal Fig. 156. Fig. 157. bar while the ring-bolt was caught over the central pin on labial bar. The elasticity of Appliance in Position. (Dodge.) the braid, after being lessened by the moving of the tooth was increased by turning the nut on the ring-bolt. The completed fixture in position is shown in Fig. 157. None of the appliances mentioned need be worn long, for the continuous pressure will quickly cause recession of the tooth.