Veterinary dentistry

Veterinary dentistry involves the application of dental care to animals, encompassing not only the prevention of diseases and maladies of the mouth, but also considers treatment. In the United States, veterinary dentistry is one of 20 veterinary specialties recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association.^[1]

Among other services, veterinary dentists perform endodontics, oral radiographs, and cosmetic and medically indicated surgeries. They address various conditions such as jaw fractures, malocclusions of the teeth, oral cancer, periodontal disease, and unique veterinary conditions like feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions.

Additionally, some animals have specialized dental workers like equine dental technicians, who perform routine dental work on horses.

Oral disease edit

Periodontal disease edit

Consequences of periodontal disease edit

Gingivitis edit

Signs and symptoms of oral disease edit

The main signs of oral disease include :

Halitosis
Broken or discoloured teeth
Changes in eating behaviour
Rubbing or pawing at the face
Ptyalism
Bleeding from the mouth
Inability or unwillingness to open or close the mouth
Change in temperament
Morbidity
Weight loss

Diagnosis edit

Radiography edit

Oral abnormalities, anomalies, and defects edit

Malocclusions edit

Class I malocclusion (MAL/1) edit

Class II malocclusion (MAL/2) edit

Class III malocclusion (MAL/3) edit

Other malocclusions edit

Oral lesions and masses edit

Malignant tumors edit

Nonmalignant tumors edit

Resorptive lesions edit

Developmental conditions edit

Dental cleaning edit

Dental instruments edit

Hand instruments edit

Power instruments edit

Dental charting edit

References edit

^ "Veterinary Specialty Organizations". Archived from the original on May 1, 2006. Retrieved August 20, 2006.

External links edit

Organizations:

Guidelines:

[Specialists-1] "Veterinary Specialty Organizations". Archived from the original on May 1, 2006. Retrieved August 20, 2006.

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