Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Therapeutic decision making and planning in veterinary dentistry and oral surgery.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
- Year:
- 2013
- Authors:
- Lewis, John R
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Studies · United States
Plain-English summary
Veterinary dentistry is a careful process where decisions are made not just for the whole pet, but also for each tooth, as they can have different levels of disease. Sometimes, a single pet may need several treatment plans based on the condition of their teeth. Pets usually need to be put under anesthesia for these dental procedures, which adds another layer of decision-making that isn't typically needed for people. This article talks about how veterinarians approach making these important decisions and planning treatments in veterinary dentistry and oral surgery. Overall, it emphasizes the complexity and thoughtfulness involved in caring for pets' dental health.
Abstract
Veterinary dentistry is an exacting science, in which decisions are made not only for an individual patient, but also for individual teeth, which may vary in severity of disease. Multiple therapeutic decisions and treatment plans may be necessary for a single patient. Veterinary dental patients must be anesthetized to receive thorough treatment, which results in additional decisions that may not be necessary for human dental patients. This article discusses considerations and approaches toward therapeutic decision making and treatment planning in veterinary dentistry and oral surgery.
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