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attended with great benefit : as, in two days after the opera-
tion, the affected eyelids so much recovered as to open simul-
taneously with those of the other eye. This relief unhap-
pily, was of short duration ; and as the other teeth remained
very sore, the lady determined to have them extracted one
after another. She submitted to this operation every two or
three days. The fangs of those teeth which had caused the
most pain, were the most enlarged ; but each partook of the
disposition to exostosis.
The relief from pain which was experienced by the loss
of the teeth was so great, that, with the utmost resolution,
this afflicted lady persevered until every tooth was extracted.
After the loss of the teeth, from time to time, portions of
the alveolar processes exfoliated, which rendered it necessa-
ry to scarify the gums : I am happy to say, that a material
improvement has taken place in the general health, although
not so perfectly as could be desired. One most important
benefit resulted from the removal of the teeth, in arresting
the progress of the other diseased actions ; for the other eye
had begun to be affected, and sometimes was so dim, as
scarcely to enable the lady to guide herself about the house.
In point of appearance, however, I had the satisfaction of
completely restoring the lady ; the teeth which had been ex-
tracted were replaced, as an artificial set, which with the
greatest comfort, she has now used for more than twelve
months.