THE DENTAL PULP 



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growing in a backward direction from its original position 

 in the jaw. Remarkable effects sometimes result from this 







a . 



FIG. 139. Dr. Dentz's specimen showing position of corpuscle-like 

 bodies (a) shown in fig. 140. ( x 50.) 



FIG. 140, Dr. Dentz's specimen. Curious corpuscle-like body in dentine 

 of a temporary tooth. ( X 250.) 



continuity of growth. Many instances are on record where, 

 from fracture or displacement of the upper incisor of 

 a rabbit, the lower tooth, being no longer worn down at 

 its cutting edge, continues to grow forward, and following 



