...after the tooth is broken, this is not practicable ; and for that reason it is then best to extract it. It would be best of all to attempt the extraction...practicable by the instruments at present in use, which pull latterally, it is the next best to draw a tooth to that side where the alveolar process is weakest...

...directions, led me to adopt the conclusion John Hunter had previously arrived at; namely, that: '—" It would be best of all to attempt the extraction of a tooth in the direction of its axis;" and not by means of the lateral motion required with the forceps, nor...

...(the teeth) are naturally so fast as to require instruments, and the most cautious and dexterous hand. It would be best of all to attempt the extraction...inside in the two last grinders on each side of the lower jaw, and the outside in all the others." Is it any wonder that Duval found enough to fill a volume...