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300 THIRD PERIOD—MODERN TIMES

much greater simplicity than those described, and which is maintained in
its place by the sole support of the cheeks and the lower teeth. It must
be very light indeed and serves almost solely to improve the appearance
and the pronunciation; but when the individual gets used to it, he can also
masticate with it. A set of teeth of this kind ought to adhere well to the

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A spring denture for a case in wliicti the lower front teeth still exist. Figs. I to 6,
various parts of the apparatus (Fauchard).

gums and to be constructed in such a manner that the cheeks may afford
it sufficient pressure and support together with the aid ot the lower teeth;
these latter sometimes bring it back into its place, without anyone per-
ceiving the movement except the wearer himself. Not long since I had
to renovate a set of teeth of this kind made by me more than twentv-