An atlas of dental extractions : with notes on the causes and relief of dental pain designed for the use of medical students and practitioners / by C. Edward Wallis.

  • Wallis, C. Edward (Charles Edward), 1868-1927.
Date:
1909
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: An atlas of dental extractions : with notes on the causes and relief of dental pain designed for the use of medical students and practitioners / by C. Edward Wallis. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    [ Jll Application of Forceps: Apply forceps carefully between the neck of the tooth and the surrounding gum. Press down forcibly, rocking the tooth slightly inwards and outwards at the same time. When quite loose withdraw the tooth from its socket. After extraction press the alveolus together with a finger and thumb.