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290 DENTAL PERIOSTITIS.

in cases where it is impossible to command the time
and opportunity for the proper treatment ; and even
then it is better to make the opening and entrance
into the chamber and canal just as though it were to
receive immediate treatment; for in a great many
instances, the opportunity for that may soon occur.

DENTAL PERIOSTITIS.

This affection of the investing membrane of the

roots of the teeth, is of frequent occurrence after the
death of the pulp ; but rarely if ever before. In-
flammation of this tissue in its manifestation, is modi-
fied by the anatomical structure of the parts.
"Whether there be two membranes in the alveolar
sockets, the one lining the walls of these, and the
other investing the roots of the teeth, is not a matter
of importance, so far as the nature and treatment of
this affection is concerned. This condition of the den-
tal periosteum, is induced by such irritating causes

as would produce inflammation in other tissues.
The first indication of approaching difficulty in this
tissue, is a sense of slight fullness, which invites con-
tact, and even pressure from the opposing teeth;
such pressure affording a rather pleasurable sensation,
and seeming relief.
This condition is brought about by determination