Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-01-10
Improved Artificial Teeth.

DR- J.. ALLEN, late professor in the Ohio College Of
method Of constructing Artificial Dentures which COM
bine the following advantages
!. There are no seams or crevices for the lodgmeni of
food TO vitiate the saliva or infect the breath, ms not even
the slightest moisture can get between the teeth nd
plate.
be as the teeth, is fused at n high heat between ard
around their bdse, which unites them firmly 10 each other
and 10 the plate upon which they are set. This gum im-
parts TO the teeth that peculiar expression and lIe-ike
appearance which characterize the natural organs
;. Great strength il obtained by thus uniting the teeth,
gum and plate, and no ordinary force of masticating, can
brrak them from their base.
4. A clear and distinct articulation of speech IL re-
stored. This important change is effected by having Tho
inside Of the teeth and gum OF n natural form. To this
( rm the tongue Is readily adapted. This perfect adap-
taiion Of the tongue to the denture prevents the Missing
or mufled sounds Ia speaking or singing 50 often observ-
ed Ia persons wearing artificial teeth. >
5. The natural form and expression Of the mouth and
face can be restored, la eases where they have become
sunken. This is done BY means OF zddtio.al attach
meuis To the framework supporting thu teeth. These
attachments are so formed as To bring out the sunken
portions, and sustain them In their proper pos.ion.-
They are covered with the above named gum compound,
and become component parts Of the denture. AMI when
rightly formed can lot be detected by the closest obser-
Yer. This method Of restoring the cheeks TO their on
ginal fullncss, and also the natural form and expression
Of the mouth and lips. has been well tested, having been
made a special feature in the authors prart &c for sew
erAl years past. A variety OF Photographic aud iaguer-
reotype like sesses, which have been take8 Of persons
without Z is improvements, and also Siih il. can be seen
At his Office. showing the great change in appearance
which u produced in the counteBances or individuals
now wearing entares constructed upon lhis princlpie,
which the public are invited 10 cal. aud cxamine, togeth-
or with other specimens OF his improved style OF work,
not requiring the above attachments.
6. The plates usually employed for this work are pla-
tina, the purity of which prevents even the slightest
rarnish, or unpleasant taste In the mouth In Short, this
system embraces many new and important features,
which are readily appreciated by those wearing artificial
dentures upon this principle. With references 10 the
utility OF this method, numerous testimonials can be
given from eminent Dentists In the various parts OF the
Union, and persons wearing the work Ia THIS ana olher
cities.
DIR. Allen has arrangements by which he Is enabled TO
serve persons from a distance, Immediately ON arrival
thereby saving expense. ALLEn,
No. 30 Bond street. New YORK.
II. S. Persons desiring further Information in refer
ence To the above, will be furnished with pamphlets, free
OF postage, by sending a note with address to Dr. J. At
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