Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

1st Edition, Volume 52-1 - November 30, 2021
Editor: Alexander M. Reiter
Language: English
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In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, Guest Editor Alexander M. Reiter brings his considerable expertise to the topic of veterinary dentistry and oral surgery. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as the role of technicians and hygienists, Diagnostic Imaging of Oral and Maxillofacial Anatomy and Pathology, Oral Microbiome in Dogs and Cats and Judicious Use of Antibiotics, and more.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Forthcoming Issues
Preface
Designing and Equipping a Modern Dentistry and Oral Surgery Suite
Key points
Examination room
Dedicated dental space
Space for equipment and staff
Room design
Ventilation/exhaust
Ambient lighting
Electric/plumbing
X-ray generator
Cabinetry/countertops
Medical gas/scavenger location
Dental task lighting
Dental operating table
Seating
Dental imaging
Computer
Dental delivery system
Powered scaler
Anesthesia for the dental patient
Instrumentation
Summary
Communication, Veterinary–Client–Patient Relationship, and Teledentistry
Key points
Introduction
Types of communication
Verbal
Open-ended questions
Closed-ended questions
Empathy
Nonverbal
Body language
Written communication
Discharge instructions
Reminder cards
Medical literature
Visual communication
Websites and social media
Referring veterinarians’ expectations when referring cases
Relationship between the referring veterinarian and the client
Involvement of the referring veterinarian while in the care of the specialist
Relationship between the referring veterinarian and the specialist
Communication between the referring veterinarian and the specialist
Specialty care boundaries
Communication with the pathologist
Communication with the dental laboratory
The veterinarian–client–patient relationship
Telemedicine and teledentistry
Telehealth protocols
Confidentiality and security of telemedicine services
Communication and mental health
Education and communication
Summary
Disclosure
Role of the Veterinary Technicians and Hygienists in Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery
Key points
Introduction: a team effort
Receptionists
Veterinary assistants
Credentialed veterinary technicians/nurses
Credentialed registered dental hygienist
History gathering
Oral examination in the conscious patient
Cost estimate (diagnostic and treatment plan)
Oral examination in the anesthetized patient
Home care instructions
Equipment maintenance
Veterinarians
Pet parents
Summary
Diagnostic Imaging of Oral and Maxillofacial Anatomy and Pathology
Key points
Introduction
Intraoral dental radiography
Extraoral
Computed tomography
Cone-beam computed tomography
Indications for computed tomography and cone-beam computed tomography
Magnetic resonance imaging
Ultrasound
Summary
Disclosure
Oral Microbiome in Dogs and Cats: Dysbiosis and the Utility of Antimicrobial Therapy in the Treatment of Periodontal Disease
Key points
Introduction
Culture-independent technology
The oral microbiome of dogs
The oral microbiome of cats
Changes in the microbiome during gingivitis and periodontitis
The utility of antimicrobial therapy in the treatment of periodontal disease
Summary
Clinics care points
Disclosure
The Relationship Between Periodontal Infection and Systemic and Distant Organ Disease in Dogs
Key points
Introduction
Bacteriology and pathophysiology of gingivitis and periodontitis
Prevalence of periodontal infection in dogs
Periodontal–systemic and distant organ relationships in humans
Periodontal–systemic and distant organ abnormalities associated with gingivitis-periodontal infection in dogs
Microscopic changes in distant organs
Cardiac conditions
Respiratory system
Renal disease
Hepatic disease
Associations with complete blood cell count parameters and body stress responses
Diabetes mellitus
Results from studies of experimentally induced gingivitis and periodontitis in dogs
Systemic or distant organ
Progression of gingivitis and periodontitis
Conclusion and the importance of prevention
Management of Dental and Oral Developmental Conditions in Dogs and Cats
Key points
Introduction
Structural, size, numerical, and shape abnormalities of teeth
Dental and skeletal malocclusion
Congenital lip and palate defects
Developmental abnormalities resulting in bony proliferation
Open-mouth jaw locking
Developmental soft tissue abnormalities
Summary
Clinics care points
Management of Severe Oral Inflammatory Conditions in Dogs and Cats
Key points
Severe oral inflammatory conditions in dogs
“Clinics care points”
Eosinophilic stomatitis
“Clinics care points”
Wegener’s granulomatosis
“Clinics care points”
Severe oral inflammatory conditions in cats
“Clinics care points”
Oral eosinophilic lesions
“Clinics care points”
Pyogenic granuloma
“Clinics care points”
Autoimmune conditions with oral manifestations
Clinics care points
Update on Endodontic, Restorative, and Prosthodontic Therapy
Key points
Introduction
Antibiotic use in endodontics
Endodontic anatomy
Indications and contraindications
Dentoalveolar injuries
Congenital disorders
Inflammatory dental diseases
Idiopathic and miscellaneous conditions
Standard (nonsurgical) root canal therapy
Endodontic access
Instrumentation
Obturation
Restoration
Success rate of standard root canal therapy
Imaging in endodontics
Root canal therapy complications
Mineral trioxide aggregate and other calcium silicate cements
Endodontic procedures of vital pulp tissue
Apexification
Surgical root canal
Regenerative endodontic treatment
Restoration after endodontic treatment
Prosthodontic therapy
Virtual Surgical Planning and 3D Printing in Veterinary Dentistry and Oromaxillofacial Surgery
Key points
Introduction
History of three-dimensional printing technology
Image acquisition, computer modeling, and virtual surgical planning
Three-dimensional printing techniques
Virtual surgical planning and three-dimensional printing applications
Summary
Clinics care points
Oral and Maxillofacial Tumor Management - From Biopsy to Surgical Removal
Key points
Introduction
Staging
Cytologic and histologic evaluation
Evaluation of regional lymph nodes
Evaluation of distant metastatic disease
Diagnostic imaging of the oral and maxillofacial tumor
Oral oncologic surgery
Mandibulectomy
Maxillectomy
Palatectomy
Mandibulectomy and maxillectomy in cats
Glossectomy
Lip and cheek resection
Postoperative care and follow-up
Complications
Patient Triage, First Aid Care, and Management of Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma
Key points
Patient triage and initial management
Nutritional support
Alternative methods of intubation
Diagnostic imaging of the trauma patient
Noninvasive and minimally invasive maxillofacial fracture repair
Invasive maxillofacial fracture repair
Temporomandibular joint luxation
Soft tissue trauma
Summary
Clinics care points