Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Nonsurgical periodontal therapy.

W P Cleland1

  • 1Heska Corporation, Fort Collins, CO, USA.

Clinical Techniques in Small Animal Practice
|March 29, 2001
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Nonsurgical periodontal disease treatment involves thorough oral exams and plaque removal. Adjunctive therapies and owner education are crucial for successful outcomes in pets.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Opportunities and obstacles in veterinary dental drug delivery.

Advanced drug delivery reviews·2001
Same author

The longevity of sterilized aortic valve homografts 1966-1972.

The Journal of cardiovascular surgery·1986
Same author

Surgical management of adults with cyanotic congenital heart disease.

Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia·1985
Same author

The evolution of cardiac surgery in the United Kingdom.

Thorax·1983
Same author

Reoperation for failed aorto-coronary bypass grafts.

The Journal of cardiovascular surgery·1982
Same author

Two decades of atrial tumour.

European heart journal·1982

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Dentistry
  • Periodontology

Background:

  • Periodontal disease stems from bacterial infections forming resistant biofilms (plaque) in the mouth.
  • Effective treatment requires significant bacterial load reduction to promote tissue healing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the nonsurgical treatment protocols for periodontal disease.
  • To highlight challenges and adjunctive therapies in veterinary periodontal care.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive oral examination including visual inspection and periodontal probing.
  • Supragingival and subgingival scaling to remove plaque and bacteria.
  • Assessment of professional skill limitations in subgingival plaque removal.

Main Results:

Related Experiment Videos

  • Nonsurgical treatment focuses on mechanical plaque removal, starting supragingivally and progressing subgingivally.
  • Effective subgingival plaque removal demands significant time, skill, and meticulous technique, often exceeding veterinary professional capacity.
  • Adjunctive therapies like systemic antibiotics or local doxycycline application can enhance results.

    • Conclusions:

    • Professional periodontal therapy success hinges on thorough plaque removal and owner-committed dental home care.
    • Veterinary professionals must educate and support pet owners in post-treatment dental home care for sustained periodontal health.