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Dental extraction
Introduction
Uses
- Mobile teeth.
- Periodontal disease Periodontal disease.
- Supernumerary teeth: if affecting occlusion or crowding other teeth.
- Persistent deciduous teeth Retained temporary teeth (Persistent primary teeth).
- Advanced caries.
- Fractured teeth Dental fracture: if beyond repair, eg long axis root fractures, root fractures in the middle third, teeth with crown fractures when no endodontic treatment is authorized.
- Teeth on fracture line of fractured mandible or maxilla.
Skull smaller and more fragile in cat than in dog.
Alternative techniques
- Endodontic techniques.
- Restorative techniques.
Decision taking
Criteria for choosing test
- Ensure client understands that general anesthesia is necessary.
Requirements
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Preparation
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Technique
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Aftercare
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Outcomes
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers
- Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
- Wiggs R B, Lobprise H, Mitchell P Q (1998) Oral and periodontal tissue. Maintenance, augmentation, rejuvenation and regeneration. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract 28 (5), 1165-1188 PubMed.
- Smith M M (1996) Lingual approach for surgical extraction of the mandibular canine tooth in dogs and cats. JAAHA 32 (4), 359-364 PubMed.
- DuPont G (1995) Crown amputation with intentional root retention for advanced feline resorptive lesions - a clinical study. J Vet Dent 12 (1), 9-13 PubMed.
- Scheels J L, Howard P E (1993) Principles of dental extraction. Semin Vet Med Surg Small Anim 8 (3), 146-154 PubMed.
Other sources of information
- Wiggs R B, Lobprise H B & Lipincott-Raven (1997) Veterinary Dentistry, Principles and Practice.