The etiology of osseous deformities of the head, face, jaws and teeth.

  • Talbot, Eugene S. (Eugene Solomon), 1847-1924.
Date:
1894
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Credit: The etiology of osseous deformities of the head, face, jaws and teeth. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER I. PAGE Historical Sketch of Theories Regarding the Etiology of Irregularities of the Maxillae AND Teeth 1 Supernumerary Teeth 1 Thumb-sucking and Similar Causes 2 Retention of Temporary Teeth 4 Growth of Maxilla 6 Sleeping with The Mouth Open C Premature Extraction of Temporary Teeth . 6 Development of Sphenoid 9 Attributed to Civilization 9 Constitutional Causes 11 Want of Proportion Between Jaws and Teeth 14 CHAPTER n. Changes in Climate 18 CHAPTER III. Intermixture of Races 26 CHAPTER IV. Hereditary Influence 38 CHAPTER V. Development of the Cranium and Face .... 45 CHAPTER VI. Development of the Jaws 55 Examination of the Crania 58 Mouths of Living Persons—Lateral Diameter 66 Antero-Posterior Diameter 69 Height of Vault 71