Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:
Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM
Radiographic evaluation has fast become a common facet of veterinary dentistry and only practices that utilize dental radiography can practice quality dentistry. Interpretation of radiographic changes that occur in the tooth and surrounding bone take many forms.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:
Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM
The largest portion of our dentistry case load in everyday practice involves the treatment of periodontal disease. No other oral malady will present itself more commonly. At the same time proper evaluation of the stage of periodontal disease is determined with probing, visual examination and radiographically.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:
Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM
Extractions in dogs and cats are categorized as simple and surgical. Simple extractions are performed where alveolar bone removal is not necessary to facilitate successful extraction. Examples include deciduous teeth, mobile teeth and incisors.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:
Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM
Prevention and treatment of periodontal disease can only be accomplished through regular professional care under general anesthesia. Multiple steps are involved in this process and the veterinary/technician team plays a vital role in ensuring quality control, efficiency and completeness.
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Source: CVC IN BALTIMORE PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2010
By:
Gregg DuPont, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC
Some of the known causes of external root resorption include inflammation related to infection (either marginal from periodontal disease or apical from endodontic disease), pressure secondary to expanding cysts, tumors, or impacted teeth, excessive orthodontic force, after any trauma to the periodontal ligament, and one component of the normal process of primary tooth exfoliation.
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Source: CVC IN BALTIMORE PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2010
By:
Gregg DuPont, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC
The many abnormalities, lesions and diseases that are commonly found in the oral cavity become much easier to recognize after one has become familiar with the normal oral anatomy and structures. The most common and most obvious problems, such as periodontal disease and fractured teeth, are easy to identify during routine oral examinations.
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Source: CVC IN BALTIMORE PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2010
By:
Gregg DuPont, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC
A good clinical oral examination is one of the most important tools we have for diagnosing many dental and oral problems. However, much of the pathology in the oral cavity involves the roots and supportive bone of the teeth instead of their visible crowns.
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Source: CVC IN BALTIMORE PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2010
By:
Gregg DuPont, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC
Radiographs should be made whenever clinical examination indicates that there might be subgingival pathology that could be identified or better characterized by evaluating the hidden hard tissues.
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Source: CVC IN BALTIMORE PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2010
By:
Gregg DuPont, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC
Mandibular fracture is a relatively common injury. Surgical repair of the mandible is complicated by the presence of tooth roots and a mandibular canal with its neurovascular contents.
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