4 Intraoral Radiology
INDICATIONS Intraoral radiology is an integral part of veterinary dentistry, from diagnostics to therapy to evaluation of response to therapy. Ideal: full mouth radiographs on every patient, each dental visit…
8 Extraction Technique
INDICATIONS Cause for extraction Periodontal disease Endodontic disease: open canal; nonvital pulp; poor transillumination; periapical bone loss Tooth resorption Retained (persistent) deciduous teeth Supernumerary, crowded, or maloccluded teeth Decision process:…
32 Dental Caries (Cavities)
DEFINITION/OVERVIEW Caries is the decay of the dental hard tissues (enamel, cementum, and dentin) due to the effects of oral bacteria on fermentable carbohydrates on the tooth surface Caries is…
7 Gingival Flaps
INDICATIONS To access site for effective treatment Extraction site Flap design is discussed in this chapter; additional extraction steps discussed in Chapter 8 Periodontal surgery of deep pockets (greater than…
49 Tooth Resorption: Feline
DEFINITION/OVERVIEW Tooth resorption is defined as resorption of dental hard tissue by odontoclasts Odontoclasts derive from hematopoietic stem cells, migrate from blood vessels of the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone…
34 Tooth Fracture
DEFINITION/OVERVIEW Traumatic tooth injuries may involve fracture of enamel, dentin, and cement or damage to the periodontium May involve the crown and root of the affected tooth Classified as uncomplicated…
28 Oronasal Fistula
DEFINITION/OVERVIEW A pathological pathway between the mucosal surface of the oral and nasal cavities (Fig. 28-1) Communication between the mouth and nasal cavity can occur from lesions around any of…
27 Gingival Hyperplasia
DEFINITION/OVERVIEW Enlargement of gingival tissue due to proliferation of its elements (abnormal multiplication or increase in the number of cells in normal arrangement) ETIOLOGY/PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Dogs/cats Genetics: probable familial tendency—boxers Hyperplastic…
35 Tooth Root Abscess (Apical Abscess)
DEFINITION/OVERVIEW An abscess is a localized collection of pus in a cavity formed by the disintegration of tissues Accumulation of inflammatory cells at the apex of a nonvital tooth: periapical…
2 Periodontal Probing
INDICATIONS Every patient that is anesthetized for any dental procedure should have a complete dental examination performed, including periodontal probing of every tooth surface. EQUIPMENT Periodontal Probe Round, flat Marked…
