Small Animal Dentistry

Contributors xiPreface xivAcknowledgments xviisection I Diagnosticschapter 1 Oral Exam and Charting 5chapter 2 Periodontal Probing 16chapter 3 Transillumination 24chapter 4 Intraoral Radiology 28section II Techniqueschapter 5 Complete Dental Cleaning 61chapter 6 Root Planing: Periodontal Pocket Therapy 69chapter 7 Gingival Flaps 79chapter 8 Extraction Technique 95chapter 9 Oral Pain Management 115section III The Practice of Dentistrychapter 10 The Business of Dentistry 125chapter 11 Technicians and Dentistry 133section IV Oral/Dental Diseases (Developmental Oral/Dental Problems)chapter 12 Persistent (Retained) Deciduous Teeth 143chapter 13 Craniomandibular Osteopathy 148chapter 14 Enamel Hypocalcifi cation 152chapter 15 Eruption Disruption/Abnormalities 157chapter 16 Abnormal Number of Teeth (Decreased) 163chapter 17 Abnormal Number of Teeth (Increased) 168chapter 18 Abnormal Tooth Formation/Structure 173chapter 19 Dentigerous Cyst 178chapter 20 Tight Lip Syndrome 183chapter 21 Palatal Defects (Congenital) 186chapter 22 Bird Tongue (Microglossia) 192chapter 23 Malocclusions of Teeth 195Section V Acquired Oral/Dental Diseases (Periodontal Problems)chapter 24 Halitosis 207chapter 25 Periodontal Disease: Gingivitis 211chapter 26 Periodontal Disease: Periodontitis 216chapter 27 Gingival Hyperplasia 224chapter 28 Oronasal Fistula 231chapter 29 Stomatitis 237chapter 30 Oral Ulceration and Chronic Ulcerative Paradental Stomatitis 243section VI Enamel and Dentin Problemschapter 31 Discolored Tooth/Teeth 251chapter 32 Dental Caries (Cavities) 258chapter 33 Attrition/Abrasion/Wear of Teeth 271section VII Endodontic Diseasechapter 34 Tooth Fracture 279chapter 35 Tooth Root Abscess (Apical Abscess) 288chapter 36 Pulpitis 295section VIII Neoplasiachapter 37 Epulis 303chapter 38 Melanocytic Tumors (Oral) 310chapter 39 Fibrosarcoma 314chapter 40 Squamous Cell Carcinoma (Gingiva) 318chapter 41 Squamous Cell Carcinoma (Tongue) 322chapter 42 Squamous Cell Carcinoma (Tonsil)

Heidi Lobprise , DVM, DAVDC, is Senior Technical Manager at Virbac Corporation in Fort Worth, Texas.

"Logically structured, beautifully illustrated by numerous pictures, accompanied by a website providing client education handouts, this book provides a no-nonsense reference for all willing small animal practitioners if not to become a specialist, to at least be a very good dentist." ( Vets Today , 1 June 2013) "New topics include exotic pets and provide all the basics and key features for diagnosing and treating dental disease in animals, making for an outstanding survey highly recommended for any clinical veterinary practice and for students of veterinary science." ( Midwest Book Review , 1 February 2013)

"This volume adds to a proven formula, providing succinct information to guide busy clinicians on how best to approach cases in general practice. The corresponding website and client education handouts will be of benefit, as will appendices on antibiotics and the importance of dental home care." (Veterinary Record, 10 August 2013)"Logically structured, beautifully illustrated by numerous pictures, accompanied by a website providing client education handouts, this book provides a no-nonsense reference for all willing small animal practitioners if not to become a specialist, to at least be a very good dentist." (Vets Today, 1 June 2013)"New topics include exotic pets and provide all the basics and key features for diagnosing and treating dental disease in animals, making for an outstanding survey highly recommended for any clinical veterinary practice and for students of veterinary science." (Midwest Book Review, 1 February 2013)