1 Introduction to Veterinary Dentistry
Chapter Outline
Learning Objectives
Key Terms
Specialties of Dentistry
Dental Anatomy and Dental Terminology
General Anatomy
Osteolomy and Occlusion
Normal Occlusion
Tooth and Periodontium
Dental Formula for the Puppy
Dental Formula for the Adult Dog
Dental Formula for the Kitten
Dental Formula for the Adult Cat
Positional Terminology
Anatomic and Triadan Numbering Systems
Dental Chart for the Dog
Dental Chart for the Cat
Dental Charting
Four-Handed Dental Charting
Further Reading
2 The Oral Examination and Disease Recognition
Chapter Outline
Learning Objectives
Key Terms
Oral Examination
Pedodontics
Malocclusion
Oropharyngeal Inflammation
Adverse Conditions of the Crown
Endodontic Disease
Tooth Luxation and Avulsion
Tooth Resorption
Oral Medical Disease
Oral Neoplasia
Further Reading
3 Dental Instruments and Equipment
Chapter Outline
Learning Objectives
Key Terms
Organization of the Dental Department
Periodontal Instruments
Hand Mirror
Dental Units for Polishing, Cutting Teeth, and Removing Bone
Exodontia Instruments
Sharpening Equipment
Lighting and Magnification
Sterilization
4 Personal Safety and Ergonomics
Chapter Outline
Learning Objectives
Key Terms
HAZCOM
Safety Requirements for Veterinary Dentistry
Types of Hazards
Eye Protection
Mouth and Lung Protection
Hand and Skin Protection
Handwashing
Glove Concerns
Sharps
Eye Shields
Safety with Products
Repetitive Motion Disorders
5 Local Anesthesia
Chapter Outline
Learning Objectives
Key Terms
Mechanism of Local Anesthetics
Benefits of Nerve Blocks
Types of Blocks
Infiltration Blocks
Regional Nerve Blocks
Further Reading
6 Pathogenesis of Periodontal Disease
Chapter Outline
Learning Objectives
Key Terms
Periodontal Disease
Periodontal Disease Classification
7 Professional Dental Cleaning
Chapter Outline
Learning objectives
Key Terms
Preparation for the Procedure
Steps to the Professional Dental Cleaning
Nonprofessional Dental Scaling (NPDS)
Further Reading
8 Homecare Instruction and Products
Chapter Outline
Learning Objectives
Key Terms
Client Education
Plaque Control and Homecare
Further Reading
9 Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
Chapter Outline
Learning Objectives
Key Terms
Root Scaling
Root Planing
Balance Between Root Scaling and Root Planing
Local Antibiotic Therapy
Other Periodontal Therapy
Further Reading
10 Feline Dentistry
Chapter Outline
Learning Objectives
Key Terms
Feline Stomatitis
Early Onset Gingivitis and Periodontitis
Tooth Resorption
Alveolar Bone Expansion
Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome
Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws
PADS
Further Reading
11 Intraoral Imaging
Chapter Outline
Learning Objectives
Key Terms
Indications for Dental Radiography
Goals of Dental Radiograph Acquisition
Protective Measures
Dental Radiographic Equipment
Complications in Dental Radiology
Radiographic Findings
Radiographic Training
Cone Beam Computed Tomography
Further Reading
12 Exodontics (Extractions)
Chapter Outline
Learning Objectives
Key Terms
Indications for Exodontics
The Technician and Extractions
Exodontic Principles
Extraction of Specific Teeth
Complications of Extractions
Conclusion
13 Advanced Veterinary Dental and Oral Surgery Procedures: Periodontal Surgery, Endodontics, Restorations, Orthodontics, and Maxillofacial Surgery
Chapter Outline
Learning Objectives
Key Terms
Periodontal Surgical Techniques
Endodontics
Restorative Dentistry
Glass Ionomer
Orthodontics
Further Reading
14 Lagomorph, Rodent, and Ferret Dentistry
Chapter Outline
Learning Objectives
Key Terms
General Information
Dental Anatomy
Instruments and Equipment Used to Treat Lagomorphs, Rodents, and Ferrets
Common Oral Problems and Diseases in Lagomorphs and Rodents
Common Oral Problems and Diseases in Ferrets
Preparation for Procedures
Charting
Treatment
Further Reading
15 Team Approach to Communication
Chapter Outline
Key Terms
Veterinary Team Communication
Client Communication
Interhospital Communication
Medical Records
Appendix A AVDC Abbreviations for Use in Case Logs Equine and Small Animal
Appendix B AVDC Nomenclature Introduction
Bibliography
Glossary
Answers to Worksheets
Index