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The actual number of fillings inserted in permanent teeth fell
from 6,719 in 1939 to 6,24-0 last year; those inserted for the temporary
dentition, on the other hand, show a slight rise from 638 to 656 in 1940.
EXTRACTION 0? TEETH. The number of permanent teeth relieved for caries
and orthodontic reasons was 2,182, compared with 2,900 in 1939.
Extractions of temporary teeth remained practically constant at 8,979
against 8,972 the previous year.
Local anaesthesia was used on 1,259 occasions. Nitrous oxide was
administered on 2,701 occasions.
At Lodge Road Treatment Centre "gas" is administered by the dental
surgeons who devoted 139 sessions to this work. At the Selhurst and
Waddon Clinics the administration is performed by medical officers and
78 sessions were set apart for this purpose.
OTHER OPERATIONS.
A definite decline is shown in the number of "incidental"
treatments performed during the year. These were 3,2S5 permanent teeth
and 913 temporary toeth arid include many items of a valuable prophylactic
nature, such as 343 applications of silver nitrate, also scalingc, gum
treatments, etc.
Special treatments include:
Treatment of septic roots in anterior teeth, 32
Removal of norvos under local anaesthetic, 13
Gingivectomy, 4-.
Removal of bone sequestra, 6.
Splints for fractured incisors, 2.
Visits to Mayday Hospital, 3.
Treatment for M.D'3, 7
21 vulcanite dentures were inserted to replace teeth lost
by caries or traumatic injury.
EMERGENCY FORMS. The number of "special" forms issued by Head Teachers
was appreciably less than in 1939, namely 1,118 compared with 1,785
last year.
ACCEPTANCE R.ATE. The acceptance rate from school inspections in 1940
was 60 per cent, compared with 62 per cent, the previous year.
CHARGES for TREATMENT. The Clinic charges for treatment are at the ''flat
rate" of Is. per annum, with an extra charge of 2s. for each administration
of gas. The above arrangement is working well, though in case3 of proved
inability to pay, this charge is temporarily "waived". The sura of
£249.0.9 was received in payment for treatment and £1„14.7 from the
Voluntary Box contribution.
CASES X-RAYED. The number of cases referred to Mayday Hospital for X-Ray
examination was 78 compared with 130 in 1939.
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