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CHAPTER IX.
EXPOSED PULPS.
Usually, when the pulps of the teeth are exposed,
it is in consequence of decay, but sometimes of a
gradual wearing-down of the organs in mastication.
When the pulp of a tooth is found exposed, the
'course of remedy to be pursued, will be indicated by
the following considerations:
1st. The constitution and the vital energy of the
system.
2d. The condition of the mouth and teeth.
3d. The condition of the pulp.
4th. The size of the orifice at which it is exposed.
5th. Whether the exposure is of recent, or of
remote origin.
6th. If in a tooth of more than one fang.
7th. The position of the tooth in the mouth, and
that of the decayed cavity in the tooth.
The propriety of attempting to preserve the vitality
of the pulp after exposure, has been questioned.
Some take the position that after the development
and formation of the tooth, the pulp is no longer of
any use, and may, without damage, be dispensed
CHAPTER IX.
EXPOSED PULPS.
Usually, when the pulps of the teeth are exposed,
it is in consequence of decay, but sometimes of a
gradual wearing-down of the organs in mastication.
When the pulp of a tooth is found exposed, the
'course of remedy to be pursued, will be indicated by
the following considerations:
1st. The constitution and the vital energy of the
system.
2d. The condition of the mouth and teeth.
3d. The condition of the pulp.
4th. The size of the orifice at which it is exposed.
5th. Whether the exposure is of recent, or of
remote origin.
6th. If in a tooth of more than one fang.
7th. The position of the tooth in the mouth, and
that of the decayed cavity in the tooth.
The propriety of attempting to preserve the vitality
of the pulp after exposure, has been questioned.
Some take the position that after the development
and formation of the tooth, the pulp is no longer of
any use, and may, without damage, be dispensed
