Veterinary dentistry for the general practitioner

✍ Scribed by Cecilia Gorrel

• Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
• Year: 2008
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 212
• 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 practiceThe author is a world authority on small animal dentistry and provides practical tips and unique insights on best practiceColor photographs and high-quality illustrations make this an essential consulting room companionHighlights risks associated with various proceduresIncludes details of how to manage complicationsIncludes 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

Cover......Page 1
Copyright......Page 2
Contents......Page 3
Preface......Page 4
Acknowledgements......Page 5
1 Equipment and instrumentation......Page 6
2 Anesthesia and analgesia......Page 15
3 Antibiotics and antiseptics......Page 27
4 Anatomy of the teeth and periodontium......Page 33
5 Occlusion and malocclusion......Page 38
6 Oral examination and recording......Page 50
7 Dental radiography......Page 59
8 Common oral conditions......Page 71
9 Periodontal disease......Page 88
10 Preventive dentistry......Page 112
11 Odontoclastic resorptive lesions......Page 120
12 Emergencies......Page 131
13 Tooth extraction......Page 156
14 Dental diseases in lagomorphs and rodents......Page 174
Appendix: Endodontics......Page 196
Glossary......Page 198
Index......Page 206