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TABLE OF CONTENTS. IX

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Utility of Studies of Dental Caries 142
Vital Phenomena in Caries. . . .,. .1 144
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Sensation in Dentin 146
Obtunding Sensitive Dentin . 148
Thermal Sensitiveness 150
Management of Patients 153
Cleanliness 154
Cleaning which Patients should do for Themselves, The
Tooth Brush, Mouth Washes, Tooth Powders, The
Toothpick, Ligature, Tape and Rubber Bands.
The Force Used in Mastication in Relation to the Strength and
Health of the Peridental Membrane 161
The Force Used in Chewing Foods 161
Gnathodynamometer Records.
The Force Required in the Mastication of Food 165
Phagodynamometer Records.
Sensitiveness of the Peridental Membrane 168
Management of Light and Care of the Eyes 172
Examinations of the Mouth 178
Treatment of Dental Caries 188
Prophylactic Treatment of Caries by Artificial Cleaning 188
Treatment of Dental Caries by Filling 190
Curative Effect of Fillings 193
Selection of Filling Material 198
Management of Cavities by Classes ,. 203
Classification 203
Cavities of the First Class 204
Cavities of the Second, Third and Fourth Classes. 208
Limitation of Extension for Prevention 214
Thermal Sensitiveness 219
Lodgments of Food in the Interproximal Space 220
Prophylactic Value of Form in Proximal Fillings 222
Cavities of the Fifth Class 225
Caries in Cases of Recession of the Gums 230
Esthetic Considerations 232