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.
Lead Poisoning is indicated by a blue line upon the edge of the gums, and such constitutional symptoms as paralysis and colic attend severe cases.
Administration of iodide of potassium in gr. iij doses four times a day, after meals, to eliminate the lead; saline cathartics, electricity, strychine, etc., for the paralysis, and tonics, such as quinine, to promote the strength.
 
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