A Colour Atlas of Small Animal Dentistry

Part 1 Basics: Nomenclature; Anatomy of teeth and supporting structures; Eruption schedules; Canine dentition; Feline dentition. Part 2 Pre- and postnatal dental abnormalities: Hypoplasia/hyperplasia; Enamel hypoplasia, distemper mouth; Crown malformations; Cage-biter syndrome. Part 3 Caries in carnivores. Part 4 Neck lesions in cats: Concepts for treatment by - Extraction/removal of tooth remnants; Filling using glass ionomers/endodontics. Part 5 Fillings (Restorations): Basics - instrumentation, cavity preparation; Liner/underfilling; Amalgam; Composites; Glass ionomers; Indirect pulp capping/direct pulp capping. Part 6 Endodontics: Vital pulpotomy; Vital extirpation; Total extirpation, necrotic pulp; Mortal amputation. Part 7 Prosthodontics: Indication, principles, basics; Build-ups using composite material; Anchors, posts, parapulpal pins; Crowning of vital teeth; Crowning of dead teeth; Post and core crowns; Root inlays and build-ups; Transverse pinning for heavy duty crowns. Part 8 Periodontology: Basics, definitions, instrumentation; Aetiology, Prophylaxis, home care, recall; Plaque, tartar - techniques for removal; Scaling, polishing; Surgical techniques; Splinting of loose teeth; Fibrous epulis; Special oral diseases of the cat - gingivitis/stomatitis. Part 9 Orthodontics: Introduction, definitions; Skeletal distal bite; Skeletal mesial bite; Treatment of skeletal abnormalities with activators; Treatment with extractions, interceptive orthodontics; Dental distal bite; Dental mesial bite; Undershot/overshot; Scissor bite, wry bite, level/even bite; Orthodontic treatment - Grinding; Active screws; Casted devices with screws/spring loaded; Distalization of teeth with rubber chain (elastics); Base narrow canines; Activators; Plastic devices; Direct bonded screws; Surgical measures in minor cases; Surgical orthopaedic corrections of the mandible. Part 10 Luxations and fractures: Techniques for splinting, parapulpal pins/resin splinting; Osteosynthesis. Part 11 Oral surgery: Extractions; Osteotomy, removal of root remnants; Sectioning of multi-rooted teeth; Atomization of root remnants with high-speed turbines; Treatment of retained teeth. Part 12 Dental treatment of rodents: Dental anatomy of rodents and lagomorphs; Dental disease in rodents; Instrumentation; Treatment - floating, extraction, luxation. Part 13 Radiographic techniques: Radiographs of teeth, skull. Part 14 Instrumentation and organization of dental surgeries: Basic instrumentation; Drilling machines; Lab motor; Micro-motor; High-speed turbine/Dental unit; Handpieces, contra-angles; Water-cooling installations; Compressed air; Different units, additional options. Part 15 Marketing: Client awareness/education/information, Consulting; Genetic counselling for breeders; Hints on organizing clinics; Financial aspects, investment/fees.