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Carving Anterior Inlays
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T h e J o u r n a l o f t h e A m e r ic a n D e n t a l A s s o c ia t io n
bur. Figure 1 was taken during the course of the operation to determine the progress, and the amount still to be re
routine examination of the mouth. T h e patient did not complain of any un-
Fig. 2.— Position of impacted molars. Fig. 2.— Appearance after operation.
moved. Figure 2 shows the successful removal of the entire mass. In my experience, these areas should be surgically interfered with only when there are neuralgic symptoms that might be traced to pinching of the terminal nerve fibers. Clinically symptomless radiopaque areas should not be interfered with. 730 Fifth Avenue.
usual symptoms. No pain, trismus or swelling was present.
Im p a c te d T h ir d a n d F o u r th M o la rs
By S a m u e l N. Y.
G o ttlie b ,
i,
295 Central Park West.
D.D.S., New York, C a r v in g A n te r io r In la y s
and 3 illustrate a case o f im pacted molars in a man aged 24. T h e condition was bilateral in the lower F ig u r e s
Fig. 3.— Impaction in upper right jaw.
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Fig. 1.— Horizontal position of impacted molars.
jaw and present in the upper right side. In the upper left side, three molars were present. W hile fourth molars are in themselves a not uncommon anomaly, the double decked horizontally impacted condition o f these lower third and fourth molars was interesting. T h e x-ray films were taken during a
B y V . V a n B ec k , D.D.S., Oshkosh, Wis.
I a m offering a suggestion to facilitate the carving of and to produce better fitting anterior inlays. It has always been rather awkward for me to hold a mirror in the left hand and at the same time hold the wax impression securely in place while carving with the instrument held in the right hand. Every movement of the wax pattern in carving must cause an inde terminable distortion of the wax. Through the use of a small vanity mirror usually found as an accessory in a woman’s purse, which is held by the assistant (preferably) or by the patient, a brilliant light is reflected on the wax while the left hand of the dentist is free to hold the w ax firmly in place. This simple aid has reduced to a large degree the difficulty of carving anterior inlays. 46 Washington Boulevard.
T h e J o u r n a l o f t h e A m e r ic a n D e n t a l A s s o c ia t io n
bur. Figure 1 was taken during the course of the operation to determine the progress, and the amount still to be re
routine examination of the mouth. T h e patient did not complain of any un-
Fig. 2.— Position of impacted molars. Fig. 2.— Appearance after operation.
moved. Figure 2 shows the successful removal of the entire mass. In my experience, these areas should be surgically interfered with only when there are neuralgic symptoms that might be traced to pinching of the terminal nerve fibers. Clinically symptomless radiopaque areas should not be interfered with. 730 Fifth Avenue.
usual symptoms. No pain, trismus or swelling was present.
Im p a c te d T h ir d a n d F o u r th M o la rs
By S a m u e l N. Y.
G o ttlie b ,
i,
295 Central Park West.
D.D.S., New York, C a r v in g A n te r io r In la y s
and 3 illustrate a case o f im pacted molars in a man aged 24. T h e condition was bilateral in the lower F ig u r e s
Fig. 3.— Impaction in upper right jaw.
2
Fig. 1.— Horizontal position of impacted molars.
jaw and present in the upper right side. In the upper left side, three molars were present. W hile fourth molars are in themselves a not uncommon anomaly, the double decked horizontally impacted condition o f these lower third and fourth molars was interesting. T h e x-ray films were taken during a
B y V . V a n B ec k , D.D.S., Oshkosh, Wis.
I a m offering a suggestion to facilitate the carving of and to produce better fitting anterior inlays. It has always been rather awkward for me to hold a mirror in the left hand and at the same time hold the wax impression securely in place while carving with the instrument held in the right hand. Every movement of the wax pattern in carving must cause an inde terminable distortion of the wax. Through the use of a small vanity mirror usually found as an accessory in a woman’s purse, which is held by the assistant (preferably) or by the patient, a brilliant light is reflected on the wax while the left hand of the dentist is free to hold the w ax firmly in place. This simple aid has reduced to a large degree the difficulty of carving anterior inlays. 46 Washington Boulevard.