Main description:

Feline Dentistry: Oral Assessment, Treatment, and Preventative Care is the only current reference devoted to feline dentistry. It brings together information on anatomy, pathology, radiology, equipment, materials, anesthesia, treatment, medical, and surgical dental care of the cat. This text serves as a guide to the diagnosis and management of general dental problems as well as problems unique to cats. Separated into three sections assessment, treatment, and prevention this full color book is an essential reference for any veterinarian treating feline patients.

Contents:

Preface, viii Acknowledgments, ix Introduction, x Section I. Oral Assessment, 3 Chapter 1. Anatomy, 5 Chapter 2. Oral Examination, 28 Chapter 3. Radiology, 39 Chapter 4. Charting, 84 Chapter 5. Oral Pathology, 101 Section II. Treatment, 149 Chapter 6. Equipment, 151 Chapter 7. Anesthesia, 169 Chapter 8. Treatment of Periodontal Disease, 181 Chapter 9. Treatment of Endodontic Disease, 196 Chapter 10. Treatment of Tooth Resorption, 222 Chapter 11. Treatment of Oropharyngeal Infl ammation, 242 Chapter 12. Treatment of Occlusion Disorders, 269 Chapter 13. Oral Trauma Surgery, 280 Chapter 14. Treatment of Oral Swellings/Tumors, 290 Section III. Prevention, 297 Chapter 15. Plaque Control, 299 Index, 305