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232 CLASSIFICATION OF DECAYED CAVITIES.

added, if necessary, to fill the groove completely full.
Afterwards, with the file, stone, and burnisher, dress
off the whole to a proper level with the surrounding
tooth, finishing very carefully with the burnisher.
The unsightliness of a large gold filling on a front
tooth is thus obviated, no metal except that compo-
sing the ring of attachment in the groove being ex-
posed to view. It is a beautiful operation, and one
whose successful accomplishment will require con-

siderable constructive talent and skill.