In this insightful critique, David Hayes Agnew and Thomas Brian Gunning expose the inaccuracies and misconceptions contained in the surgical treatise of D. Hayes Agnew. Drawing on their extensive knowledge of dentistry and oral surgery, Agnew and Gunning provide a compelling case for the use of interdental splints in certain surgical procedures. A must-read for anyone interested in dental surgery! This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.