Description
Book SynopsisDentistry in Rabbits and Rodents is a practical guide aimed at helping clinicians successfully diagnose and treat dental problems in rabbits and rodents within their own surgeries.
Trade Review“In conclusion, Dentistry of Rabbits and Rodents provides a clear, thorough and complete overview of the various aspects of rabbit and rodent dentistry.” (European Journal of Companion Animal Practice, 1 October 2015)
"The core chapters detailing basic anatomy and pathogenesis of dental disease and the treatment of incisor and cheek teeth diseases are of a high standard and contain a great deal of practical and theoretical information. I highly recommend this text for any practitioner wishing to further their knowledge of dentistry of rabbits and rodents." (Australian Veterinary Journal, 3 March 2016)
Table of ContentsForeword, vi
Preface, viii
1 Dental Treatment of Small Mammals – Development and Aims, 1
2 Basics of Odontology, 5
3 Classification and Anatomical Characteristics of the Lagomorphs and Rodents, 21
4 Clinical Examination, 35
5 Radiographic Examination, 49
6 Computed Tomography, 88
7 Anesthesia and Analgesia, 90
8 Instruments for Examination and Treatment, 107
9 Diseases of the Incisors, 118
10 Changes of the Cheek Teeth, 153
11 Abscesses, 213
12 Periodontal Diseases and Caries, 242
13 Other Changes of the Jaw, 254
14 Follow-up and Prognosis, 260
15 Appendix, 267
References, 270
Further Reading, 276
Index, 280
