Hand scaling tartar can be done while awake, but for a thorough oral exam and cleaning, animals must be anesthetized.
Not exact matches
This involves
scaling all the
tartar off of the teeth with an ultrasonic scaler and then polishing all of the teeth with a low - speed
hand piece.
Using a dental tool to «
hand scale» the teeth works to scrape off the plaque & tarter but does nothing to address gingivitis or diseased teeth that need extracting or
tartar under the gum line.
The first step in treating gingivitis and periodontal disease is to
hand scale the large pieces of
tartar off the teeth and probe the teeth for pockets of infection, damaged roots, fractured teeth, or other tooth problems.
Once a pet is anesthetized, accumulated
tartar and calculus are removed by ultrasonic and
hand scaling.
We remove plaque and
tartar using
hand instruments and power
scaling equipment.
During your pet's dental procedure we will remove all
tartar from teeth above and below the gums (sub-gingival) using both ultrasonic and
hand scaling tools.
Additionally,
hand scaling, if not followed by polishing, can damages the enamel and lead to
tartar accumulation.
Scaling to remove
tartar is accomplished using ultrasonic and sonic power scalers, plus
hand instruments that must have a sharp working edge to be used effectively.
Next, tooth
scaling will be performed, using both
hand and ultrasonic scalers, to remove
tartar above and below the gum line.
After examination, tooth
scaling will be performed, using both
hand and ultrasonic scalers to remove
tartar above and below the gum line.
Ultrasonic and
hand scaling to remove plaque and
tartar above and below the gum line.
Supra - gingival (above the gum line) plaque and
tartar removal using calculus removing forceps,
hand instruments, and power
scaling equipment.
After an initial assessment of your pet's mouth, the plaque and
tartar are removed with both ultrasonic and
hand scaling.
We use a high quality
hand scaling tool, which is designed to remove
tartar and plaque buildup from the teeth.
Proficiencies Review and update medical histories noting changes in dental health Perform intra / extra-oral exams and periodontal evaluations Remove plaque,
tartar, and bacteria above and below gum line Apply anti-cavity agents such as fluoride and sealants Treat gingivitis and periodontitis Implement cavitron, piezo, and titan sonic scalers
Hand scale periodontal patients with type 1 to type IV periodontitis disease Perform x-rays, digital imaging, and interpret radiographs Administer local anesthetic agents and nitrous oxide Instruct patient in home care specially tailored for individual patient needs Schedule patient appointments through Dentrix software