The pathology of dental caries / by C. Spence Bate.

  • Bate, C. Spence.
Date:
1864
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Credit: The pathology of dental caries / by C. Spence Bate. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    I therefore contend that the same agent that is capable of removing the lime from living bone and teeth under the process of absorption, is also capable of removing it under the condition neces- sary to produce decay. The following is a brief review of the theory here advanced : That the presence of dental caries is dependent upon— 1st. Abnormal or defective condition of the dental tissues. 2nd. The unhealthy condition of the blood, particularly the serous fluid; and therefore upon the health of the system generally. 3rd. The incipient progress of decay is dependent upon the decomposition of ani- mal matter in juxtaposition with the tooth. 4th. That after decomposition has reached the surface of the dentine, the membranous tissue between the enamel and the dentine perishes to an indefinite extent. 5th. The disease attacking the dentine, the circulation of the fluid in the tubuli is interfered with, and empties itself into the cavity created by the previously decom- posed tissue. 6th. Decomposition of the fibrillm takes place within the tubuli, and therefore carbonic acid is eliminated actually within