The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-05

WMPROVEMENTs IN DENTAL SUR
III GERY.-lt has Tor many years been a great des-
nufacture TEETH from ncorruptible materials, which
should initiate the artificial living teeth.
Many have devoted years TO Unsuccessful experiments
and others have succeeded in manufacturing Teeth of
erias similar 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 manufacturing Teeth of materials entirely
ncorruptiJe and perfectly imitation of human Teeth
They have semitransparency and are made of various
size and shades.
In cases where absorption Of the aveolar process
other may render it 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 entirely impossible for theseTe til to change their
color cause footed breath.
He will insert them from to entire SETS in such
that they will make articulation of the voice per
feet and Ialy assist in mascaton and 10 that they
cannot be distinguished from the beautiful natural
living Teeth by the most scrntnizing observer.
lie also performs all the various operations in Dental
Surgery, according to the late scientific Improvements in
the art.
The following testimonials from gentlemen ,chose re-
speciality needs no enconiurn, areresPec.iiy submit
ted to the pubic.
From N. R. Smith, professor of Surgery in the Univer
BALTIMORE, Oct. %, 1886.
have examined specimens Of ineorruptible Compost
ton Teeth manufactured by DIR. F. H. Knapp inge-
NOUS Dentist of this city.
In their FORM color ETC. they admirably initiate the
tura Teeth Being completely Incorrupbe by the agents
which afict the Teeth, and also apparently very srong
they must be peculiarly fitted for the purpose for which
they designed
NATHAN r. SMITH.
From Professor Ducdtel.
Having examined some Artificial Teeth prepared by
DIR. F. H. KNAPP, and learned from him what the prn
epa ingredients that enter into their composition and the
nature Of the materials by which they eolored, am
inclined to think that they will prove, he represents
them to be- incorruptible Dr. Knapp having moreover
acquired the art of varying the coIors of the euame
which covers his Artificial Teeth, is thereby enabled
impart 10 them natural appearance than such
Teeth are usually found to possess; circumstance that
will doubtless render them acceptable to the public
J. r. DUCATEL, Nj. ID.
Prof OF Chemistry in the University of Md.
From 5. X. Jennings, Professor Of Materd Medcd The
rdreutfE, &c. ~ The Washington Medical College Of
Maryland.
Having been favored with inspection of a eonsde
rable number Of Incorruptibe Artificial Teeth, which
manufacture by DR.. r. II. Knapp, cheerfuy
in the opinion expressed in respect them by Pro-
fessors NJ II. Smith and j. 7. Dueatel
SAM'L. X. JENNINGS.
He has also received the most fattering testimonials in
favor of his improved Teeth from Prof. Thomas p jones'
author Of Conversations on Chemisry, Prof r. May,
Prof H. Lindsay, Professor j. c. Hail. and Prof Thomas
Sewel Washington ID. c., and very many other gentle
men Of the first standing Of this country.
He offers these Teeth for sale Dentists on the most
favorable terms Teeth, Gold Foil, &c. &c. sent per
mail when ordered. - ~
r. II. KNAPP, Surgeon Dentist,
dsdoor from Charles street, In Fasess street. Baltimore