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VI PATHOLOGY OF THE HARD TISSUES OF THE TEETH.

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Caries as a Whole. Its Clinical Features 91
Occlusal Surface Decays in Molars 92
Proximal Surface Decays in Molars 93
Occlusal and Proximal Surface Decays in Bicuspids 97
Misplacement of Beginning Proximal Decays 100
Secondary Extensions Gingivally of Proximal Decays 101
Injuries by Interproximal Wear 104
Proximal Surface Decays in Incisors and Cuspids 107
Gingival Third Decays in Labial and Buccal Surfaces 109
Spreading of Decay Around the Teeth 113
Systemic Conditions 115
Physical Characters of the Teeth 118
General Summary of Results of Physical Examinations of the
Teeth 120
The Hardness and Softness of the Teeth 122
Faults in the Structure of the Enamel 124
Physiological and Pathological Differences between Bone and
Dentin 126
Studies by Dr. J. Leon Williams 128
Sialo-semeiology 129
The Saliva 132
Acidity of the Saliva, Viscosity of the Saliva, Glutinous
Deposits from the Saliva, Signs of Susceptibility and
Immunity to Dental Caries.
Microorganisms of the Mouth 138

Utility of Studies of Dental Caries 142
Vital Phenomena in Caries 144
Sensation in Dentin 146
Obtunding Sensitive Dentin 148
Thermal Sensitiveness 150
Management op 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.