Dental prophy in dogs pdf

Periodontal disease is one of the most commonly diagnosed oral diseases in dogs and can result from undisturbed dental plaque. Dental prophylaxis is a routinely practiced veterinary procedure, but Mitral Valve Endocarditis after Dental Prophylaxis in a Dog Sandra P. Tou, Darcy B. Adin, and William L. Castleman A9-year-old castrated male Rat Terrier was presented to the University of Florida Veterinary Medical Teach- ing Hospital (UF-VMTH) for evaluation of a 3-week his- tory of fever, anorexia, and weight loss. According to the This method provides a thorough yet streamlined approach to a complete dental prophylaxis. Step 1: Oral exam on the awake patient In the exam room with the client • Have the client visualize their pets' teeth (if the patient is compliant). • Point out problems that you see and explain that there could be occult disease present as well. A dental prophy (cleaning and polishing the teeth) will remove the tarter & plaque build-up as well as help to remove the bacteria from under the gum line. The areas around the teeth are probed to see if the tissue has been effected severely enough to result in the extraction of a tooth. procedures in your practice? How many dogs have you diagnosed post-dental with mitral endocarditis. My guess would be zero. But anecdotal evidence isnʼt enough. In 2005, in the Journal of Veterinary Medicine, an article was published by Tou et al entitled, Mitral Valve Endocarditis after Dental Prophylaxis in a Dog. A crossover clinical trial was conducted in small client-owned dogs (<15 lbs.) to evaluate the effects on dental health of an innovative soft rawhide product coated with an anti-calculus agent and an anti-microbial agent. The dogs were given a complete dental prophylaxis at the initiation of each 4-week test period. During We read with interest the article "Dental . Prophylaxis in a Dog" by Lisa Sams Ebner, DVM, MS, DACVAA, CVA, in the March 2017 issue of . Clinician's Brief. and appreciate Dr. Ebner highlighting the possibility of enalapril exacerbating anesthesia-induced hypotension. We were previously unaware of this compli - cation. However, we disagree Benny, a 7-year-old spayed beagle, is presented for dental prophylaxis with possible extractions. Benny is up to date on vaccinations and monthly heartworm, flea, and tick preventive and is fed a maintenance dry food twice a day. Periodontal disease is the most common infectious disease of adult dogs. It is a progressive, cyclical inflammatory disease of the supporting structures of the teeth and is the main cause of dental disease and early tooth loss in dogs and cats. It affects over 87% of dogs and 70% of cats over three years of age. Dental prophylaxis (commonly called a "prophy") is performed on animals with a healthy mouth or very mild to moderate gingivitis. A thorough oral examination is performed. The teeth, including subgingival areas, are scaled with an ultrasonic scaler and curettes, and are then polished. This is the goal of preventive small animal dentistry. Small Animal Dental Prophylaxis: A Practitioner's Guide Small Animal Dental Prophylaxis: A Practitioner's Guide. Download File. Pages_from_SF601_V65_v_52_n_02_11.pdf (150.87 KB) Date. 1990. Authors. of this article is to introduce the basics of a small animal dental examination and to suggest a prophylactic plan for dogs and cats. The masticatory forces in the molar zone of the dog have been estimated to be 300 to 800 psi as passive bite force with a sudden loca lised bite forc