Veterinary Dentistry for the General Practitioner

✍ Scribed by Cecilia Gorrel, BSc MA VetMB DDS MRCVS HonFAVD DipEVDC (Auth.)

• Publisher: Saunders Ltd
• Year: 2004
• Leaves: 210
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This practical clinical manual provides everything the veterinary practitioner needs to know about small animal dental disease commonly seen in practice. Coverage includes diagnostic techniques, step-by-step procedure guidelines, and practical tips.

• Concentrates on the most commonly encountered dental problems in small animal practice
• The author is a world authority on small animal dentistry and provides practical tips and unique insights on best practice
• Color photographs and high-quality illustrations make this an essential consulting room companion
• Highlights risks associated with various procedures
• Includes details of how to manage complications
• Includes the common diseases in the dog and cat, but also deals with dental disorders in lagomorphs and rodents, as these are becoming increasingly popular as pets

✦ Table of Contents

Content:
Copyright, Page iv
Preface, Page vii
Acknowledgements, Page viii
Chapter 1 - Equipment and instrumentation, Pages 1-9
Chapter 2 - Anesthesia and analgesia, Pages 11-22
Chapter 3 - Antibiotics and antiseptics, Pages 23-28
Chapter 4 - Anatomy of the teeth and periodontium, Pages 29-33
Chapter 5 - Occlusion and malocclusion, Pages 35-46
Chapter 6 - Oral examination and recording, Pages 47-55
Chapter 7 - Dental radiography, Pages 57-68
Chapter 8 - Common oral conditions, Pages 69-85
Chapter 9 - Periodontal disease, Pages 87-110
Chapter 10 - Preventive dentistry, Pages 111-118
Chapter 11 - Odontoclastic resorptive lesions, Pages 119-129
Chapter 12 - Emergencies, Pages 131-155
Chapter 13 - Tooth extraction, Pages 157-174
Chapter 14 - Dental diseases in lagomorphs and rodents, Pages 175-196
Appendix - Endodontics, Pages 197-198
Glossary, Pages 199,201-207
Index, Pages 209,211-216