Antiquity Of Tin And Medical Use
Moses, who was born 1600 B.C., mentions tin, and history records its use 500 B.C., but not for filling teeth; much later on, the Ph[oe]nicians took it from Cornwall, England, to Tyre and Sidon. The alchemistic name for tin is Jove, and in the alch... Dealing With Sensitive Cavities
Tin has been recommended for temporary fillings in sensitive cavities, because it is soft and easily packed in contact with the walls, has therapeutic value, and after a time, when the temporary filling is removed, the cavity is not as sensitive a... Discoloration Of Tin And Decomposition Of Food
In some mouths tin does not discolor, but retains a clean, unpolished tin color, yet when there is a sesquioxid of the metal formed, fillings present a grayish appearance. In the same mouth some fillings will be discolored, while others are not. A... Fibrous And Textile Metallic Filling
Dr. Robinson's Fibrous and Textile Metallic Filling is a shredded metallic alloy, mostly tin, and has the appearance of woven or felt foil. It is prepared in a machine invented by the doctor especially for the purpose, and he gives directions for ... History Of The Use Of Tin Foil Pre 1850
The largest and most complete dental library in the world is owned by Dr. H. J. McKellops, of St. Louis. Upon his cheerful invitation, the writer visited that "Mecca," and through his kindness and assistance a complete search was made, which resulte... History Of Tin Foil In The Era 1845-1895
"Besides gold, the only material which can be used with any hope of permanent success is tin foil. Some dentists call it silver, and a tooth which cannot be filled with it cannot be filled with anything else so as to stop decay and make it last very... Lining The Cavity And Filling Root Canals
For the last ten years the writer has been using tin at the cervical margin of proximal cavities in bicuspids and molars, especially in deep cavities (now an accepted practice), and he finds that it prevents further caries oftener than any other m... Opinions On Tin Foil And Reasons For Using
At the World's Columbian Dental Congress, held in Chicago, August, 1893, the author presented an essay on "Tin Foil for Filling Teeth." During the discussion of the subject, the following opinions were elicited: Dr. E. T. Darby: "I have always ... Starting The Filling
White caries, the most formidable variety known, may be produced by nitric acid, and in these cases all the components of the tooth are acted upon and disintegrated as far as the action extends. In proximal cavities attacked by this kind of caries...

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Antiquity Of Tin And Medical Use Fibrous And Textile Metallic Filling Starting The Filling Opinions On Tin Foil And Reasons For Using History Of Tin Foil In The Era 1845-1895 Discoloration Of Tin And Decomposition Of Food Lining The Cavity And Filling Root Canals Dealing With Sensitive Cavities