Maxillofacial Reconstruction
The primary goals of jaw-sparing and jaw reconstruction are to achieve normal occlusion, a return to normal oral function, and the prevention of chronic pain associated with malocclusion…
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Oral Diagnostics
Because animals prefer to conceal their oral problems, establishing an accurate oral diagnosis can be challenging, unless a systematic approach is followed…
Oral Health
When approaching the subject of oral disease in animals, there are a few concepts and terms that are helpful to understand…
General Dentistry
While there isn’t a formal definition of “general veterinary dentistry,” when most people hear this term, they think “teeth cleaning.”
Feline Chronic Gingivostomatitis
Feline chronic gingivostomatitis (FCGS) is a chronic, severe inflammation of the gingiva and mucosa, usually located at the back of the oral cavity…
Anatomy of the Tooth and Periodontal Tissue
The tooth is made of dentin (light brown), a bone-like tissue produced by cells called odontoblasts. Dentin is arranged in tubules (thin bro…
Periodontal Disease
The word periodontal means “around the tooth.” The periodontal tissues are the gingiva, the periodontal ligament, cementum, and the alveolar…
Orthodontics
The relationship between the teeth of the maxilla (upper jaw) and mandible (lower jaw) can be characterized as either normal occlusion or malocclusion…
Oral Tumors
Because animals conceal their oral pain and dysfunction, oral tumors often develop and progress for prolonged periods of time before they ar…
Endodontic Disease
The endodontic tissues (dentin, and pulp) make up the structure of the tooth and form the tooth’s crown and root. These are separate from th…
Emergency and Urgent Care
Often we think of pet emergencies as dramatic situations where some trauma has happened, bleeding must be stopped, pain is severe, and act…
Anesthesia
When animals are suffering from oral or dental problems, examination of the mouth can provide valuable information. Even in cooperative aim…