Veterinary Dentistry for the Small Animal Technician

• Date de parution : 08/05/2013
• Editeur : Wiley-blackwell
• EAN : 9781118694800
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• Support : Livre numérique

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Veterinary Dentistry for the Small Animal Technician is an introductory, step-by-step guide that addresses the delicate mechanics of dentistry, the patient's needs, and the client's education. Topics covered include:Basic oral and dental anatomyMaintaining dental equipment and suppliesTaking... Voir plus

Veterinary Dentistry for the Small Animal Technician is an introductory, step-by-step guide that addresses the delicate mechanics of dentistry, the patient's needs, and the client's education. Topics covered include:Basic oral and dental anatomyMaintaining dental equipment and suppliesTaking diagnostic X raysIn-depth discussion of periodontal disease, including gingeval hyperplasia, feline stomatitis, and feline resorptive lesionsPerforming the dental prophy and creating dental chartsSafe administration of anesthesia and postsurgical supportReviews of extractions, periodontics, orthodontics, prosthodontics, and restorative dentistry that aid the technician in understanding what is being done and how to assistClient education, including handouts explaining periodontal disease, dental proceedures, and postdental care for their petsMore than 100 figures are included toillustrate dental anatomy and procedures. Also included are appendices on related books, veterinary dental associations, dental abbreviations of the American Veterinary Dental College, guidelines on what dental care the technician is qualified to perform, and a list of dental suppliers.