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CHAPTER X.

PIVOT TEETH.

Whenever the crowns of the anterior teeth have
become so much decayed that they can not by fill-
ing, be rendered useful, they may, under favorable
circumstances, be supplied by artificial crowns con-
structed on the roots. For the successful accom-
plishment of this work, the following conditions are
important: 1. The constitution of the patient should
be good. 2. The mouth should be in a healthy con-
dition, and without diseased teeth or roots. 3. The
teeth should be free from calcareous deposits and

from all foreign substances liable to induce irritation
or inflammation. 4. The attachment of the teeth
should be perfect and healthy. 5. It is desirable
that the root have a living, healthy pulp remaining.
6. The root above the neck should be sound. 7.
The root should occupy a correct position in the
arch. Prior constitutional treatment will often be

required where there are unfavorable conditions.
The roots of the six superior anterior teeth are
better adapted for the reception of artificial crowns,