Dentistry

Restorative dental problems, although not as involved as those in human dentistry, can be very technique-sensitive and difficult to resolve. The resolution of particular problems is usually dependent upon the choice and imagination or inventiveness of the operator.

There are many techniques currently employed for Mandibular fracture repair. They range from simple tape muzzle placement to various forms of invasive surgical reduction. Surgical reduction techniques include intra oral wire cerclage or ligation, osseous plating, inter medullary pining to extra-oral fixation appliances or combinations thereof.

Although human orthodontics can be traced back to 1000 B.C., veterinary orthodontics has just recently evolved. Attempts to correct malaligned teeth in animals have been attempted principally by owners and breeders of animals since the 19th century and possibly before.

The bisecting angle technique has been the technique of choice for most intraoral radiographic techniques. This is especially true for maxillary exposures. The limited intra oral confines of the maxilla, lower incisors and canine teeth have made this technique the method of choice.

Radiographs produced without distortion are of great use in dentistry and are far easier to interpret than those with superimposed, foreshortened, or elongated images. Whole books have been devoted to this very involved subject, but only the most pertinent points will be broached here.

Pulpal functions are 1) formative, 2) nutritive, 3) sensory, and 4) defensive.

Madison, N.J.-- Pfizer recently announced it will discontinue production of its veterinary periodontal disease vaccine for dogs.

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Practicing veterinary dentistry is beneficial for clients, pets and you.

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Don't ignore dentin!

Technicians should treat dental records like the medical documentations they are.

Try this tip for creating a dental kit for your clients.

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A court ruling temporarily disabled the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners from taking action against non-DVM teeth floaters.

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Knowing the science behind the link between oral disease and systemic health will help you get clients on board with veterinary dental care.

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Brea, Calif. -- Pet owners spend far more on fixing dental conditions than on preventive dental care, according new data from Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. (VPI).

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When teeth don't line up correctly, pain and further dental problems are likely.

According to this data, they do.

I have noticed that in my patients that have undergone dental prophylaxis, a yellowish calculus tends to build up along the tooth surfaces-usually within six months of the cleaning.

Regular brushing is key to a pet's overall dental health, so use this handout to help educate your clients about home care.

Promote dental health by showing your clients how to keep their pets' teeth clean.

In which cases is this procedure most successful?

Here are the tips and tricks you need to keep your patients' teeth shining brightly.