Veterinary Oral Surgery

Synopsis

Summarises the general surgical principles involved in tooth surgery and stresses the potentially disastrous consequences of poor technique. Describes the anatomy of the tooth and its alveolar structures, with diagrams showing the pathological processes which may provide indications for extraction - caries, root abscess formation, tooth fracture and destruction of the alveolar bone in periodontitis. Describes the surgical instruments available and their correct use, and then details the steps involved in the extraction of the single tooth with the single root, progressing to multiple extractions and the extraction of teeth with more than one root. Alveoloplasty and gum suturing should be employed routinely where appropriate. Reviews possible complications of tooth extraction - fractured roots, secondary infection and haemorrhage.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Multimedia; Tape-slide. Audiocassette. 45 min.; 96 slides. col.

Year of production

1981

Availability

Hire; 1997 hire: £13.00 (+VAT inc. p&p)

Documentation

Printed synopsis supplied.

Uses

Veterinarians*

Subjects

Veterinary science

Keywords

oral surgery; teeth

Credits

Writer

Mark Tholen

Production Company

Name

Texas

Address

USA

Distributor

Name

Royal Veterinary College, Unit for Veterinary Continuing Education