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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.
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:
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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...