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Applied feline oral anatomy and tooth extraction techniques: an illustrated guide
Alexander M Reiter1, Maria M Soltero-Rivera2
1Department of Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 3900 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA reiter@vet.upenn.edu.
Practical Relevance:
Tooth extraction is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in small animal practice.
Clinical Challenges:
The clinician must be familiar with normal oral anatomy, utilize nomenclature accepted in dentistry and oral surgery, use the modified Triadan system for numbering teeth, identify normal structures on a dental radiograph, understand the tissues that hold the teeth in the jaws, know the biomechanical principles of tooth extraction, be able to choose the most appropriate instrument for removal of a tooth, extract teeth using closed and open techniques, and create tension-free flaps for closure of extraction sites.
Audience:
This review is intended to familiarize both the general and referral practitioner with feline oral anatomy and tooth extraction techniques.
Patient Group:
Tooth extraction is predominantly performed in cats with tooth resorption, chronic gingivostomatitis and periodontal disease.
Equipment:
The basic contents of a feline tooth extraction kit are explained.
Evidence Base:
The guidance contained within this review is based on a combination of the published literature, the authors' personal experience and the experience of colleagues.