The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-05-18

r NTPROVEMESTS IN DENTAL SUR
Il GERY.-It has Tor many years been great desi-
deratum among European and American Dentists to ma
nufaeture TEETH from ineorruptble materials, which
should initiate the artificial living teeth
Many have devoted years TO unsuccessful experiments
ana others have succeeded ii manufacturing Teeth of
terias similar to the porcelain ware, but generally they
have Opaque white appearance, by which they east
lysdstinguished from the human Teeth.
After long and tedious experiments the subscriber has
succeeded manufacturing Teeth of materials entirely
incoTTuptblc and perfectly imitation of human Teeth.
They have semiranspareney and are made of various
size aud shades.
In eases where absorption Of the ayeolar 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.
entirely impossible for these Teeth change their
color or cause footed breath.
He will insert them from to entire sets, in such
manner that they will make articulation of the voice per
feet and materially assist in maeaon, and TO that they
cannot be distinguished from the most beautiful natural
living Teeth by the most scrntnizing observer.
He also performs all the various operations in Dental
Surgery, according to the late scientific improvements in
the art
The toIlOrinr testimonials from gentlemen ichose
spertabii;ty needs elcom geTespec.ly submit
ted TO the Istbltc.
From N p. Smith, professor of Surgery in the UniFer-
BALTIMORE, Oct. %, 1886.
| / have examined specimens Of neorraPdble Compost
lou Teeth manufactured By DIR. F. H. Knapp, an inge-
NOUS DeRtist of this city.
In their fo-. color etc. they admirably initiate The
IeciA Icing OY
which act TIE Teeth and also apparently very strong,
they must be peculiarly fitted for the purpose for which
NATHAN r. SMITH.
From Professor DlIcotel.
Having examined some Artificial Teeth prepared by
DR.. f. H. KNAPP and learned from him what the prin-
ca ingredients that into their composition, and the
nature Of the materials by which they eoored, am
Inclined to think that they will proYe he represents
them be, incompatible. Dr. Knapp, having moreover
acquired the Of Yarying the colors Of the enamel
which covers his Artificial Teeth is thereby enabled
impart 10 them more natural appearance than such
Teeth usually found to possess circumstance that
viii doubtless render them more acceptable to the public
]. T. DUCATEL, NJ. ID.
Prof. of Chemistry in the University of Md.
From s. X Jennings Professor of MdfeTiG MedicG TIE
Tapsatic &c. The " shingto Medical College Of
Marylqnd.
Having been favored with an inspection of conside-
rable number of Incorrupibe Artificial Teeth, which
were manufactured by Dr.F H. Knapp cheerully
the opinion expressed in respect TO them By Pro-
Essors N 4. Smith and j.. n. Ducate
SAM'L. X. JENNINGS.
lie has also received the faering testimonials in
favor Of his Improved Teeth from Prof Thomas P. JONES'
author Of Conversations Clemis ry, Prof F. May,
Prof H. Lindsay, Professor G. Hail. and Prof Thomas
Sewen, Washington, D. c. and very many other gentle
men Of the first standing of this country.
He offers these Tee tn for sale TO Dentists the
favorable terms. Teeth, Gold Fol-, &c. &C. sent per
mail when ordered.
f. ii. KNAPP, Surgeon Dentist,
Sd door from Charles street. in Fayette street. baltimore.