Extraction of abscessed / fractured or otherwise painful teeth can also be performed at the same visit.
Not exact matches
I am improving my food choices after a recent dental
abscess in an old root canal, leading to
extraction of the tooth.
Tooth
extraction with the patient under general anesthesia is indicated for any tooth that is loose, infected /
abscessed, fractured, or severely maloccluded.2
Extractions can be performed intraorally or extraorally, depending on the difficulty
of the
extraction based on the accessibility
of the diseased tooth and the size
of the patient.2 Tabletop mouth - gag positioners, oral speculums, cheek dilators, spatulas, a low - to high - speed dental handpiece with a cheek guard, dental burs, and Crossley incisor and molar luxators are specialized equipment used to assist in positioning and tooth
extraction (FIGURE 6).2, 6 Analgesia and nutritional support must be provided after surgery to any patient undergoing a tooth
extraction procedure.6
This procedure includes: • An exam
of the entire oral cavity, throat, and tongue • An exam
of each tooth for pocketing, gum recession, and signs
of pain • Dental X-rays to check for bone loss,
abscesses, and other changes • An extensive cleaning above and below the gum line using an ultrasonic cleaner • Dental
extractions if needed • Bonded sealants for some types
of tooth fractures
• Utilization
of air driven dental equipment either to polish healthy teeth to a smooth surface or to assist in the
extraction of an unhealthy
abscessed tooth.
If left untreated, periodontal diseaseinfections
of the structures around the teeth will lead to tooth loss, tooth
abscess and possible tooth
extraction, all
of which are painful for the pet.
Dental X-rays can help detect teeth that are
abscessed, or have severely compromised root systems, both conditions that may necessitate the
extraction of the associated teeth.
As a general rule, teeth that have fractured through to the dentine or pulp cavity (affecting the nerve and blood supply) are likely to need
extraction as the tooth will be painful and it will be at risk
of developing an infection and tooth root
abscess.
Basting alleged that a Canine Care employee working out
of a pet store bruised her dog's chest while physically restraining her, and the work performed led to infected
abscesses in the dog's mouth, which ultimately required the
extraction of 10 teeth.
Extractions of loose or
abscessed teeth as neccessary and medical treatment
of periodontal pockets