New-York daily tribune., 1863-11-07
Communicated
The Science of Dentis,ry.

No portion OF the human system is so liable I,
decay as the teeth, and their loss involves serious
difficulties in the mastication OF food, as well a.
bancsu Influences TO the digestive organs. ana
general distortion of the features of the lacr
Therefore, for many centuries master minds hav'
been occupied in devisns means to prevent Che
decay and loss Of The natural teeth and also il
perfcctiuga system of constructing substitutes tC
supply the deprivatOns of nature The advance
ment Of the science Of dentistry has been gradual
many years since il afforded an artificial means o
manducation; yet the process was scarcely a sue
cess, foe beside being painful in usc the apparatu,
employed was uneomely in appearance, and not in
harmony with the other features of those who were
10 wear il. Thus it was usually observable that il
was no, furnished by nature, and this fact became
palpablc when the mouth opened, as it revealed
The metal plates and other fastening, which were
thus exposed to view.
Among those Who took the initiative steps Ia
correct these glaring Deficiencies prominently
stands Dr. John Allen formerly Professor in the
Ohio College OF Dental surgery lie early per-
ccivcd that the true method in copying after M
ture was 20 employ AIT in concealing art that the
most beautiful and symmetrical teeth did not al
ways appear 10 the greatest advantage in thr
mouth; but, on the contrary, thoSc slightly ineg-
ular looked much more natural iEai the teeth
gave character to the physioguomy of indivduls,
and shoald be rs varied as the expression Of the
persons for whom they were intended: thus. bold
and strongy-markcd features require promincn,
and irregular teeth; those Of thin small visaee
should have diminuiyc, convex teeth; while a
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Nexi'y and that al! teeth set very uUc always az
pear stiff and mechanical.
Being possessed Of consideraoc inventive genius.
and thoroughly informed of The requirements 10 be-
"tieincd pressing chemistry and other science
INTO his service, DIR. Allen sc. about accomplish
his purpose, and after ten years Of patient excrion
not only achieved the acme of his expectations but
far exceeded them, by discovering a system OF pro-
duclng and applying artificial denturcs by means
Of which the contour Of the face. the natural aricu-
lation, snd the expression Of youth are restored.
This last sietoment seems extraordinary and might
be questioned however, the writer hes had ocula-
demonstration Of the change, in several personal
friends snd has viewed ;he photographs Of numer-
Gus individuals, taken IA duploaie, one with and
the other without the teeth and appuricnauocs and
in every instance the effect is equally striking aud
all proving that this invention is Of vast value 10
mankind
The singular mode OF practice adopted by Dr.
Allen produces the following results L. having
the teeth garnshed with an indostTucibie artificial
gum roof, and ruge Of the mouth, withou; seam OF
Crey.ce. wth all ;hs delicate tints ana shades pecu-
liar 10 those Of nature. The sunkeD portions Of the
face are restored 20 their original funes.. thu- re-
iuvenating tue waning check, which cannot be
done in the usual manner of inserting artificial
teeth. The inside Of tie teeth and gums have the
same form ~ the natural organs 70 thi- form the
tongue il readily adapted and the enunciu'ions be-
come clear and distlct. \ truthful expression is
given 20 ,he teeth ana mouth. which makes them
appear ia rerfect harmony with the otLer features
Of the lace.
No meta, plate can be seen IN Imagining. gaping,
or speaking. Tor the tech ere firmly sc' in ilc Au-
rcial zi,a. aaich also cover, til l.a'r. An1 roPrr
sent, ;h. natural roo'. Tbs gnu consist. Of q
,.hcior, compound, wh cA - applied and fused upon
the ;ceth and plate. in such marhcI a' Z" OBJ up
all the in;er,ices around TIE bas, Of 'h' teeth and
unite, ,L,.n firmly 10 each o.hc- aid 10 tnc plate
ifpon wh.ch they are set. Hence there can ir no
foui seeretOns 70 v,ate The saliva o. infect ~"
breath aud. the teeth being -o firmly secured great
strength and ease aIe enjoyed id mnucaiion
while tL- u,cfa.ness AID appearance o- i..c mouth
are restored TO dcsr, of perfection no. eAceilrd
hy Nstur. herself
Dr. Ascn Is highly .'-in-i ~ mt Ifo -ionai
brethren snd inen of >e.,aco both ir the country
snd or thc Continent ,. Europe. a.d ..' received
numerous t-.ilmou4 4om lnsuiuuols alc oor-
lor4,.oas, consisting a gold and ,...e l'el4.-,
diplomas. certificate O.; ho4onlg .lo-lif A.
A tl- lair IrteJualo-.. E.Mai.ol D. London. d
case ol l'. spcc.me4- vDle ifono.t'oa iae nAD-i
production. iu tie se.,lr. o arf.f..' dentistry,
which aal so come 81. .I tAc observation % iAe
Jury. For some tu, p. pr Allen lN- been
pactic ~ his p1ofc-. 'na. 4r connection "i'h b."
son. @, so. .! Boll s,s' 4, n h'a o'l Hit "ed-
luown sIsblityi.of r,at aatau'afc to l.. brother
de1i..is. d, b, is oinst. Ri. ns ,o4.a and advise
aiih them duung ihc fr loln tc can spare iroia
hi, rsy.lir duties.