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Veterinary dentistry for the small animal technician / M. Lynne Kesel ; with illustrations by M. Lynne Kesel and Anna Kendall.
Veterinary: Atwood Library (Campus) SF867 .K47 2000
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Kesel, M. Lynne.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Veterinary dentistry.
- Dogs--Diseases.
- Dogs.
- Cats--Diseases.
- Cats.
- Physical Description:
- xi, 267 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Ames, Iowa : Iowa State University Press, 2000.
- Summary:
- Designed to be used as a teaching tool for the veterinary dentistry technician, this book utilizes an easy-to-read style to explain basic biology of teeth and related structures. It then progresses through how-to chapters on dental prophy and covers other assistant roles of the technician. It also contains documenting (charting) dental procedures and dental education of clients by the technician. This is a must-have for technicians who want to teach themselves techniques and for veterinarians who want an update in the area of veterinary dentistry.
- Contents:
- 1 Oral and Dental Functional Anatomy 3
- The Embryology of the Tooth
- Formation of the Root
- Formation of Enamel
- Formation of Dentin
- The Tooth Pulp
- The Periodontium
- The Attached Gingiva, Gingival Sulcus, and Oral Mucosa
- More Information on Normal Anatomy and Terminology
- 2 Maintaining Dental Equipment and Supplies 21
- Basic Equipment for the Dental Operatory
- 3 Dental Radiology 37
- Radiological Safety
- Positioning
- Exposing and Developing the Film
- Storage and Filing of Dental Radiographs
- Other Systems for Dental Radiography
- Interpretation of Dental Radiographs
- Troubleshooting
- 4 Periodontal Disease 67
- The Development of Periodontal Disease
- Gingival Hyperplasia
- Feline Stomatitis
- Feline Resorptive Lesions
- The Healing Power of the Periodontium
- 5 Performing the Dental Prophy 81
- Safety and Health Considerations
- Setting Up for a Simple Prophylaxis
- Performing the Prophy, Step by Step
- 6 Anesthesia, Analgesia, and Postsurgical Support 101
- Preanesthesia Screening
- Anesthesia Medications
- Anesthesia Monitoring
- Suggested Regimes for Minimally Invasive Anesthesia
- Patient Positioning and Support During the Dental Procedure
- Analgesia
- Anesthesia Recovery
- 7 Dental Charting 121
- Steps in Charting: The Diagnosis
- Charting Dental Therapies
- 8 Assisting with Extractions 141
- Simple Extractions
- Sectioned Extractions
- Surgical Extractions
- Tooth Atomization and Subgingival Amputation
- Aftercare
- 9 Assisting with Periodontics 157
- Gingivoplasty
- Gingivectomy and Other "Pocket" Surgeries
- Alveoloplasty, Periodontal Pocket Therapy, and Guided Tissue Regeneration
- Extraction Site Grafts
- Oro-facial Surgery
- 10 Assisting with Endodontics 167
- The Root Canal
- Apexification
- The Pulp Cap
- 11 Assisting with Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, and Restorative Dentistry 183
- Orthodontics
- Prosthodontics
- Restorative Dentistry
- 12 Client Education 213
- Postprophy Questions for Clients
- Progression of Periodontal Disease
- Cleaning Your Pet's Teeth
- Dental Care Recommendations for Pets
- Resorptive Lesions of Feline Teeth
- Postanesthesia Care for Pets
- Dental Extractions
- Fractured and Traumatized Teeth
- Aftercare for Pulp Caps (Vital Pulpotomies)
- Appendix 4 Position Statement of the American Veterinary Dental College 253.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (page 241) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0813820375
- OCLC:
- 43499488
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