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"The work accomplished during the year included permanent
fillings to 281 teeth, 1,877 extractions and scaling of the teeth in
65 cases. Full or partial artificial dentures were supplied to 108
mothers. Repairs to old dentures were carried out in seven cases ;
subsequent easing after fitting dentures in 37 cases. Fibromas
attached to the gum were removed in two mothers. Plugging of
sockets in post extraction haemorrhage was required in two cases.
Operations for the removal of pockets around the teeth, where
acute pyorrhoea was present, and dressings in combination with
this treatment were done for 99 expectant or nursing mothers."
(i) Orthopaedic Treatment.—During the year the Orthopaedic
Surgeon saw for the first time, on the occasion of his fortnightly
visits, 106 school children suffering from crippled conditions,
lateral curvature and round shoulders. There were 252 re-inspections
of these children and of others already undergoing treatment.
Some of the cases of lateral curvature and round shoulders were
only mildly affected and were completely cured after treatment of
but a few months' duration. Four children received operative
treatment at the National Orthopaedic Hospital and 76 were
advised massage and special exercises. The attendances for
massage or special exercises numbered 1,318. Four children were
supplied with surgical appliances which were ordered by the
Surgeon.
In addition to the school children, 105 children under five
years of age were submitted for a first examination by the Surgeon,
238 re-inspections being necessary. The attendances of those
requiring massage numbered 818. Five operations were
performed at the Hospital on children under school age. Five
were supplied with special boots or surgical appliances.