The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-05-23
Z MPRovEMENTs IN pENTAL SUR


a GERY.-It has for many years been great desi-
deratum among European and American Dentists TO ma
nuacture TEETH from incompatible materials, which
should initiate the artificial living teeth.
Many have devoted years 10 unsuccessful experiments,
aud others have succeeded in manufacturing Teeth of
teria similar to the porcelain ware but generally they
have opaque white appearance by which they east
ly distinguished from the human Teeth.
After long and tedious experiments, the subscriber has
succeeded in manufacturing Teeth Of materials entirely
corTuptbe and perfectly in imitation of human Teeth.
They have transparency and are made of various
size and shades.
In cases where absorption of the alveolar process or
other may render necessary, he will cast of the
materials attached to the Teeth: artificial gums,
which shall initiate the Gum and supply the loss of sub
stance
1t is entirely impossible for these Teeth TO change their
color cause footed breath.
He will insert them from one to entire sets, in such
that they will make articulation of the voice per
feet, and materially assist in masticaton and 10 at they
cannot be distinguished from the beautiful natural
living Teeth by the most scrntinizing observer
He also performs all the various operations in Dental
Surgery, according to the late scientific improvements in
the art
spcctdbiIty needs eneomiuH, respectfully submit
ted TO the public
From ~ r. Smith, professor of Surgery in the Univer
BALTIMORE, Oct. %, 1886.
have examined specimens of incorruptible Compost
ton Teeth, manufactured BY Dr. F. II. Knapp, inge-
In their form, color etc. they admirably initiate the
ura Teeth Being completely ncorruPtble by the agents
they must be peculiarly fitted for the purpose for which
they designed
NATHAN R. SMITH.
From Professor DttcnteI.
Having examined some Artificial Teeth prepared by
Dr. F. H. KNAPP and learned from him what the prin
cpa ingredients that enter into their compositions and the
nature Of the materials by which they colored,
inclined to think that they will prove, he represents
them to be, ncorruptible. DR.. Knapp having
acquired the art Of varying the colors of the enamel
which his Artificial Teeth, is thereby enabled
impart them natural appearance than such
Teeth usually found possess; that
will doubtless render them more acceptable to the Pblic
]. T. DUCATEL, NJ. b.
Prof. OF Chemistry in the University of Md.
From S. X Jennings, Professor Of Matt ria Mcdica The
rdpeut's, &c. N the Washington Medical College Of
MdTyiand
Having been favored with an inspection of conside
rable number of lncorruptible Artificial Teeth, which
manufactured by DIR. F. II. Knapp cheerlulIy
in the opinion expressed in respect them by Pro-
sAM'L. X. JENNINGS.
favor of his improved Tech from Prof Thomas r. Jones,
author Of Conversations Chemis ry, Prof +. May,
Prof H. Lindsay, ProessorJ. c. Hall. and Prof Thomas
Sewe, Washington, D. Co. ana very many other gentle
men Of the first standing of this country.
He offers these Teeth for sale to Dentists on the most
favorable terms. Teeth, Gold Foil, &C. &c. sent per
r. H. KNAPP, Surgeon Dentist.
Sd door from Charles street, in Fayette street, Baltimore.
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w near Calvert st. Baltmore.-Has Just receved.a
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