31 Pulp and periapical disease – an introduction Trauma to a tooth (mechanical, chemical, thermal, infective) often results in pulpal inflammation (pulpitis). Depending on the type of trauma, its severity…
15 Chronic gingivostomatitis with extraction leading to partial cure INITIAL PRESENTATION Reluctance to eat, progressive apathy and weight loss. PATIENT DETAILS An 8-year-old, neutered female, domestic short-haired cat. CASE HISTORY…
1 The tooth and its periodontium THE TOOTH Some fundamental points on the teeth of small animals are outlined as follows: • The basic anatomy resembles that of man •…
22 Malocclusion – an introduction By definition, malocclusion is an abnormality in the position of the teeth. Malocclusion is common in the dog, but also occurs in cats. The clinical…
17 Root resorption – an introduction Hard tissues are protected from resorption by their surface layers of blast cells. It appears that as long as these layers are intact, resorption…
11 Chronic gingivostomatitis – an introduction Chronic gingivostomatitis (CGS) describes a clinical syndrome characterized by focal or diffuse inflammation of the gingivae and oral mucosa. It occurs in dogs but…
5 Periodontal disease – an introduction Periodontal disease is the result of the inflammatory response to dental plaque, i.e. oral bacteria, and is limited to the periodontium. It is probably…
