The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-17
xMpRovEMENTs In DENTAL SUE


n GERY.-it has Tor many years been great desi-
derstum among European and American Dentists 10 ma
nuacture TEETH from ineorruptible materials, which
should initiate the artificial living teeth.
Many have devoted years TO unsuccessful experiments
and others have succeeded in manufacturing Teeth of
terias similar to the porcelain ware but generally they
have Opaque wAte appearance by which they east
y distinguished from the human Teeth.
After long and tedious experiments the subscriber hs
succeeded manufacturing Teeth Of materials entirely
incoTTupftte and perfectly IN imitation Of human Teeth.
They have semi transparency and made Of various
size aud shades
In cases where absorption of the alvsoar 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.
tits entirely impossible Tor heseTe tn change their
color 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 ia macAOn and 10 that they
cannot be distinguished from the beautiful natural
living Teeth by the most scrntnizng observer
lie also performs all the various operations in Dental
Surgery, according to the late scientific nproI in
the art.
The foiEorin= testimonials from gentlemen lusose re-
spectdtTfify needs no eneoHailin dreTesBeey saCt-
From n R. Smith, professor of Surgery in the Univer-
sity of Maryland.
BALTIMORE, Oct. %, 1886.
have examined specimens Of incorruptible Compost
ton Teeth, manufactured by DIR. F II. Knapp, nge
NOUS Dentist of this city.
In their form, color they admirably initiate the
tura Teeth Being completely ncorruPble BY the agents
which act the Teeth and also apparently very strong,
they must be peculiarly fitted for the purpose for which
they were designed.
NATHAN R. SMITH.
From Professor Ducatei.
Having examined some Artificial Teeth prepared by
DIR. F. H. KNAPP and learned from him what areihe Prn
epa that enter into their composition and the
nature of the materials by which they colored
inclined to think that they will prove, he represents
them to be- 1corruptible. DIR. Knapp, having
acquired the art of varying Ghe eolors Of the enamel
which ais Artificial Teeth is thereby enabled 10
mpsrt thea more natural appearance than such
Teeth usuasy found 10 possess; Circumstance that
will doubtless render them acceptable to the public.
J. T. DUCATEL, NJ. ID.
Prof Of Chemistry in the University of Md.
From S. K Jennings, Professor of JfnteTa bcdicG, The
TuPeutio, &C. the Washington Medical College Of
Maryland
Having been favored with inspection of eonside-
rable number Of Incorruptible Artificial Teeth, which
manufactured by Dr. r. H. Knapp, eheerfully
the opinion expressed in respect TO them BY Pro-
fessors N. r. Smith and j. T. Ducatel,
SAM'L. X. JENNINGS.
lie has also received the Aattering testimonials
favor of his improved Teeth from Prof Thomas r. Jones
author of Conversations Chemistry, Prof F. May
Prof n. Lindsay ProfessorJ. c. Hail. and Prof Thomas
ScWel, Washington, D. c. and very many other gentle
nen of the first standing of this country.
He offers these Teeth for sale TO Dentists the most
favorable terms. Teeth, Gold Foil, &C. &c. sent pre-
mail VIXEN ordered
r. II. KNAPP, Surgeon Dentist,
d3door romCharlessreet. in Favette street Baltimore