This is a practical field guide to common dental procedures. Beginning with an important and unique chapter on the integration of dentistry into the veterinarian's practice, the "Manual of Equine Dentistry" proceeds from basic concepts to more advanced techniques in sequential order, chapter by chapter.
Sprache
Verlagsort
Verlagsgruppe
Zielgruppe
Für Beruf und Forschung
Veterinary practitioners
Equine veterinarians
Equine dentists
Secondary market - horse owners, horse trainers
Illustrationen
Approx. 400 illustrations (over 60 in full color)
Maße
Höhe: 260 mm
Breite: 184 mm
Dicke: 13 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-0-323-01809-8 (9780323018098)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
1. Incorporating Equine Dentistry Into Your Practice Why upgrade your dentistry skills? Marketing dentistry in your practice Record-keeping References 2. Dental Tools and Equipment Hand tools vs. power tools Purchasing equipment Equipment maintenance 3. Safety Issues and Restraint Procedures Safety issues Facilities Restraint 4. Examination Physical examination Oral examination without a speculum Oral examination using a speculum Completion of the examination 5. Common Dental Abnormalities Equine dental paradigm Incisors Canine teeth Cheek teeth 6. Routine Procedures Preliminary Comments Canines Wolf teeth Forming bit seats Cheek teeth Incisor reduction and alignment Record-keeping Aftercare 7. Other Procedures Peroral extraction of permanent cheek teeth Extraction of permanent incisors Periodontitis Dental restoration techniques Correction of brachygnathism in foals 8. Dentistry in Miniature Horses Challenges of Miniature Horse dentistry Equipment Incisors Canines Wolf teeth Cheek teeth 9. Continuing Education Motorized instruments New and advanced techniques Continuing education resources Summary Appendix
