Dentistry in rabbits and rodents / Estella Böhmer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Böhmer, Estella, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Veterinary dentistry.

Rabbits--Diseases.

Rabbits.

Rodents--Diseases.

Rodents.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (299 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chichester, England : Wiley Blackwell, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Dentistry in Rabbits and Rodents is a practical guide aimed at helping clinicians successfully diagnose and treat dental problems in rabbits and rodents within their own surgeries. With over two-thirds of small mammals presenting with tooth related problems, there is great potential to enhance the treatment offered to the owners of these species. Focusing on innovative diagnostics using normal radiographic machines as well as specific positioning techniques, radiographs are presented with reference lines and detailed annotations. Richly illustrated with high quality photographs, pathological

Contents:

Dental treatment of small mammals, development and aim

Basics of odontology

Systematics and anatomical characteristics of the lagomorphs and rodents

Clinical examination

Radiographic examination

Computed tomography

Anaesthesia and analgesia

Instruments for diagnostics and therapy

Incisor changes

Changes of cheek teeth

Abscesses

Periodontopathies and caries

Other changes of the jaw

Follow-up and prognosis.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781118802588

1118802586

9781118802557

1118802551

9781118802571

1118802578

OCLC:

880122574