This section is from the book "Dental Medicine. A Manual Of Dental Materia Medica And Therapeutics", by Ferdinand J. S. Gorgas. Also available from Amazon: Dental Medicine.
Acidi carbolici . . . gtt.x
Glycerini.....
Apply on palate of mouth with a soft brush 3 times a day.
For Inhalation in Syphilitic Ulcerations.
Acidi carbolici . . .
Aquae destillatae . . Signa. - Inhale the vapor. Antiseptic.
A Stimulant and Antiseptic Injection.
Acidi carbolici ... I part
Glycerini..... 30 parts.M.
Useful as an injection in chronic forms of alveolar abscess.
For Odontalgia.
Acidi carbolici,
Liquid opii,
Vel morphine hydrochloratis.....aa
Apply to exposed surface of pulp, on cotton.
A Stimulant and Antiseptic Lotion or Injection.
Percy Boulton.
Acidi carbolici . . .
Tincturae iodi . . .
Glycerini.....
Aquae destillatae . . For inflamed mucous membrane, and an injection for chronic alveolar abscess; also useful in acute abscess after the use of more powerful escha-rotic and antiseptic agents.
For Itching of the Skin. Acidi carbolici ....
Glycerini.....
Aquae rosae . . . Signa. - To be applied by means of a sponge.
The following preparation is recommended for the relief of odontalgia, by Dr. K. W. Millican: -
"Melt white wax or spermaceti, two parts, and when melted add carbolic acid crystals, one part, and chloral hydrate crystals, two parts; stir well till dissolved. While still liquid, immerse thin layers of carbolized absorbent cotton-wool, and allow them to dry. When required for use, a small piece may be cut off and slightly warmed, when it can be inserted into the carious cavity of the tooth, where it will solidify."
For Alveolar Pyorrhoea (Riggs' Disease).
Acidi carbolici . . .
Spts. vini rectif . . .
Aq. menthae pip. . .
01. anisi.....
01. cinnamon . . .
Apply to gum with camel's-hair brush.
An Antiseptic and Disinfectant Dentifrice.
J. Stocken.
Acidi carbolici . . . Pulvisossis sepiae . . Pulvisradicis iridis Creta Preparatae . . Olei caiyophylli . .
For a Carbolized Styptic.
Acidi carbolici . . . x parts
Collodii...... c parts
Acidi tannici .... v parts
Acidi benzoici . . . v parts M.
It coagulates blood and albumen, and cicatrizes the tissues.
For Chilblains. Acidi carbolici . . . Tincturae iodi , . . Acidi tannici .... Cerate Simplicis . . Fiat unguentum.
For Odontalgia.
Collodii (flexile) . . Acidi carbolici . . . Signa. - Apply to surface of exposed and painful pulp.
For Odontalgia.
Acidi carbolici . . . Morphinae acetatis . . gr.xx. M. Signa. - Apply to surface of exposed pulp, on cotton.
Dressing for Root-Canals and
Abscesses.
Dr. G. V. Black.
Acidi carbolici . . . I part Oleum cassiae ... 2 parts Oleum gaultheriae . . 3 parts M.
Dressing for Children's Teeth.
Dr. L. L. Davis. Acidi carbolici (cryst.) Oleum cassiae . . .
Glycerini.....
Alcoholis.....
It quickly relieves pain, and does not nauseate.
For pain after Extraction.
First wash out cavity with phenol-sodique, then apply on a loosely rolled pellet of cotton the following:
Acid. carbolici glacial.............
Liq. potassae.................
Water...................
 
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