Small Animal Dental Equipment, Materials, and Techniques

The second edition of Small Animal Dental Equipment, Materials, and Techniques has been revised and updated to reflect the latest developments in veterinary dental practice.

• Provides a comprehensive resource for integrating dental services into veterinary practice

• Offers valuable advice on selecting dental equipment and materials

• Presents clear descriptions for a range of dental terms and techniques

• Includes a wealth of new images

• Highlights dental information applicable to general practice

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The Author Jan Bellows, DVM, is a dental and companion animal specialist seeing dental referrals at Hometown Animal Hospital and Dental Clinic in Weston, Florida, USA.

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The second edition of Small Animal Dental Equipment, Materials, and Techniques has been revised and updated to reflect the latest developments in veterinary dental practice. Taking a highly practical approach, the book details how to create an efficient dental operatory. It thoroughly explains how to perform the day-to-day techniques required to provide high-quality dental services, as well as exposing readers to more advanced procedures.?? This important resource offers a guide to incorporating dental services into a small animal general practice, including how to choose the right dental equipment and materials, and offers clear explanations of basic, intermediate, and advanced dental techniques. The book puts the focus on the information most relevant for everyday practice. This vital guide:

• Provides a comprehensive resource for integrating dental services into veterinary practice
• Offers valuable advice on selecting dental equipment and materials
• Presents clear descriptions for a range of dental terms and techniques
• Includes a wealth of new images
• Highlights dental information applicable to general practice Written for small animal general practitioners, veterinary students, veterinary technicians, and veterinary assistants, this text provides a broad knowledge base for the dental treatment of small animals.

Inhalt
About the Author xvii

Foreword xix

Preface xxi

Acknowledgements xxiii

1 The Dental Operatory 1

Space 1

Electricity, Water, and Drainage 1

Ergonomics 2

The Operatory 2

Powered Dental Delivery Systems 6

Storage 11

Lighting 11

Dental Loupes (Telescopes) 13

Radiography 15

General Anesthesia 16

Patient Monitoring Devices 17

Regional Analgesia 26

Technique 28

Further Reading 32

2 Equipment, Instruments, and Materials for Operative Dentistry 37

Equipment and Material Recommendations Based on the Level of Dental Care 37

Diagnostics for Basic Dentistry 37

Dental Scaling, Irrigation and Polishing Equipment, Instruments, and Techniques 40

Dental Polishing Equipment and Materials 47

Extraction Instruments and Materials 50

Dental Handpieces 56

Maintenance of Dental Equipment 66

Homecare Products to Reduce the Accumulation of Plaque and Tartar (Calculus) 67

Other Homecare Products, Which May Decrease the Accumulation of Plaque and/or Tartar When Used Properly 68

Equipment and Materials for Advanced Dental Care 69

Obturating the Canal 72

CollegeTipped Pliers to Handle the Paper and Gutta Percha Points 73

Restorative Materials Used in Advanced Dental Procedures 75

Advanced Periodontal and Oral Surgery 75

Lasers 75

Orthodontic Equipment and Materials Used in Advanced Dental Procedures 79

Orthodontic Buttons and Masel Chain Elastics 80

Further Reading 83

3 Oral Anatomy for the General Practitioner 87

The Oral Cavity 87

Mucosa 87

Muscles 87

Tongue 87

Innervation of the Oral Cavity 89

Blood Supply and Lymphatic Drainage 90

Salivary Glands 90

Periodontium 90

Cranium 95

Facium 95

Maxillae and Mandibles 95

Temporomandibular Joint 100

Teeth 100

Further Reading 112

4 Dental Radiography 113

Incorporating Dental Radiography into General Practice 113

Radiation Safety 113

Radiograph Equipment 113

Positioning 116

Radiograph Image Troubleshooting 128

Radiograph Interpretation 133

Periodontal Disease 137

Endodontic Disease 144

External Root Resorption 149

Further Reading 159

5 Charting 163

Two/FourHanded Charting 163

StepByStep Charting 163

Periodontal Indices 191

Dental Explorer 192

Furcation Disease Charting 194

Bleeding on Probing 194

Gingivitis Index 194

Tooth Mobility 194

Crown Pathology 198

Charting Abbreviations 212

Therapy Abbreviations 217

Further Reading 218

6 The Comprehensive Oral Prevention, Assessment, and Treatment Visit 221

Comprehensive Oral Prevention, Assessment, and Treatment (COPAT) 221

Case Volume 222

Workflow 222

Basic Treatment Options in Companion Animal Dentistry 227

Plaque and Calculus Prevention 230

Efficacy of Homecare Products 231

The Veterinary Oral Health Council 231

Efficacy Through Mechanical Action 232

Efficacy Through Nonmechanical Action 235

Efficacy Through Mechanical plus Nonmechanical Actions 236

Safety of Homecare Products 236

Gastrointestinal Inflammation 237

Safety Against Tooth Fracture 237

Scheduling the Next Professional Oral Hygiene Visit 237

Further Reading 238

7 Oropharyngeal Inflammation 243

Periodontal Diseases 243

Clinical Periodontal Diseases 245 Furc...