An ultrasonic scaling of calculus and high - speed polishing of the tooth enamel is performed under anesthesia.
A professional veterinary dental cleaning at Eastside Veterinary Dentistry includes an oral examination,
ultrasonic scaling of the teeth, polishing of the teeth, full mouth charting, OraVet (plaque repellent) application and digital dental x-rays if needed.
The steps include: a history and physical exam, an oral survey checking for such things as cancer and missing teeth,
ultrasonic scaling of the teeth and subgingival scaling.
Not exact matches
Dental cleaning using an
ultrasonic scaling technique and polishing is also an essential component
of your pet's long - term oral care.
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.
At The Drake Center, a registered veterinary technician (RVT) performs the cleaning portion
of every dental procedure, which includes
ultrasonic scaling to remove calculus and plaque, sub-gingival hand
scaling to remove debris below the gum line, polishing and fluoride application.
He or she will clean and polish the teeth, preferably with
ultrasonic scaling tools, and then rinse the gums above and below the gum line with an antibacterial solution to help delay plaque build - up and reduce the chance
of infection.
WMAH has a full regimen
of treatment for dental care including routine
ultrasonic dental
scaling and polishing to the use
of a high - speed drill for complicated extractions and other dental procedures.
Scaling can be performed with an ultrasonic scaler, using a smaller version of a crosshatch technique and limiting scaling time to 5 to 7 seconds per
Scaling can be performed with an
ultrasonic scaler, using a smaller version
of a crosshatch technique and limiting
scaling time to 5 to 7 seconds per
scaling time to 5 to 7 seconds per tooth.
We use a combination
of ultrasonic scaling and hand
scaling, focusing particularly underneath the gumline.
After the initial evaluation and imaging (as needed), we use a modern and safe combination
of ultrasonic and hand -
scaling techniques to ensure cleaning above and below the gum line.
This consists
of a complete oral exam under anesthesia,
ultrasonic scaling to remove the plaque off
of the teeth, and a fluoride polish to smooth out the teeth surfaces from any scratches made by the
scaling.
General anesthesia facilitates this thorough examination by allowing the use
of sharp, delicate curettes and
ultrasonic scaling equipment below the gum line
of all the teeth in the mouth.
Many times when these symptoms are present, dental X-rays and an initial
ultrasonic dental
scaling done under anesthesia are needed to be done by your veterinarian to address such pathology
of the teeth and gums.
While the visible areas
of the teeth may look clean after a non-anesthetic procedure, without the flushing action
of professional
ultrasonic scaling, hand instruments can leave bits
of plaque and calculus behind.
After an initial assessment
of your pet's mouth, the plaque and tartar are removed with both
ultrasonic and hand
scaling.
Scaling is accomplished using a piezoelectric scaler that uses
ultrasonic sound waves to remove hard dental calculus without heating the surface
of the tooth.
Included in the program are extended functions
of coronal polishing and
ultrasonic scaling as well as a x-ray certificate.