The greeks Hippocrates(500 B. c) appreciated the importance of teeth. He accurately described the technique for reducing a fracture of the jaw and also replacing a dislocated mandible. He was familiar with extraction forceps for this is mentioned in one of his writings
The Greeks Hippocrates (500 B. C.) appreciated the importance of teeth. He accurately described the technique for reducing a fracture of the jaw and also replacing a dislocated mandible. He was familiar with extraction forceps for this is mentioned in one of his writings
Aristotle (384 B.C. )also stated figs and soft sweets produce decay
Aristotle (384 B.C.) also stated figs and soft sweets produce decay
Galen(200A, D. Romans was first to recognize that toothache could be Pulpitis or pericementitis He also classified teeth into centrals cuspids and molars
Galen (200A. D. Romans) was first to recognize that toothache could be: Pulpitis or pericementitis He also classified teeth into centrals, cuspids and molars
B. Leonardo da ncl(end of 15th entury)-he cribed the anatom ofthe jaws, teeth and maxillary sinus. These drawings are the first to accurately describe the maxillary sinus However, credit has been given to D athaniel Highmore o gland(16
B. Leonardo da Vinci (end of 15th Century) - he described the anatomy of the jaws, teeth and maxillary sinus. These drawings are the first to accurately describe the maxillary sinus. However, credit has been given to Dr. Nathaniel Highmore of England (1650)
D Leeuwenhoek(17th Century invented the microscope. He described the dental tubuli and was the first to see organisms of the mouth
D. Leeuwenhoek (17th Century) - invented the microscope. He described the dental tubuli and was the first to see organisms of the mouth