1860 – On the Loss of Teeth | Early Dentistry, Medicine & Tooth Surgery

On the Loss of Teeth by Thomas Howard is a relatively unknown 19^th-century dentistry manual. Written in Victorian London, this book provides dentists on the anatomy of teeth, the formation of enamel, and appropriate treatments of toothaches and teeth irregularities. A notable section includes on the preservation of natural teeth through plugging and cleaning, as well as the common techniques for pulling and replacing dead or missing teeth.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: On the Loss of Teeth; and on the Best Means of Restoring Them
• Author(s): Thomas Howard
• Publisher: London
• Edition: Undated, ca. 1860.
• Format: (16mo), single volume
• Binding: Hardcover
• Size:  6.5 in x 4.25 in (16.5 cm x 10.8 cm)
• Collation: 93 pp
• Illustrations: Frontispiece with flap
• Contents Include:
  • Tooth Aches
  • Preserving Teeth and Plugging Them
  • Article on the Importance of Teeth
  • Physiology and Anatomy of Teeth
  • On the Formation of Enamel
  • On Tooth Irregularity
  • On Common Teeth Diseases
  • On Artificial Teeth

Condition:

Very Good. Hardcover binding is tight and secure with rubbing to the corners. Pages are clean and intact. The frontispiece remains clear and crisp.

Why Collect This?

• Discusses early approaches to artificial teeth
• Relevant to collections on historical medical and dental practices

Item Number: # 29596