Teeth Flashcards
if a cat teeth pocket is above …mm it is considered a problem
1mm
if a dog teeth pocket is above …mm it is considered a problem
4mm
What are the benefits of using LA during dental surgery?
- reduces the need for iso so better BP during GA
- provides post-op analgesia
- safe, simple and effective!
What drugs are used in small animal dentals for LA
- bupivacaine
- lidocaine
What is more expensive - bupivacaine or lidocaine?
bupivacaine
What is the onset and duration of lidocaine?
- onset: 1-2 min
- duration : 0.5-2 hours
What is the onset and duration of bupivacine?
onset: 6-10min
duration: 4-6hours
why do we mix bupivacaine and lidocaine for LA in dentals?
quick onset (lidocaine)
longer duration (bupivacaine
what do you need to be aware of when giving a dose pof LA during a dental?
maximum amount at the inkjection site (will be spp and weight dependent)
If you needed to give LA in the upper arcade in a dog- what is the injection site called?
caudal maxillary
If you needed to give LA in the upper arcade in a cat- what is the injection site called?
infraorbital
If you needed to give LA in the lower arcade in a dog- what is the injection site called?
inferior alveolar/ caudal mandibular
in type 2 resorption do you have an intact periodontal ligament and root canal?
no
in type 1 resorption do you have an intact periodontal ligament and root canal?
yes
which type of feline resorption do we do crown amputation?
resorption type 2
when do we do surgical extraction ? for type 1 or type 2 resorption?
type 1
or early type 2
Name 4 factors indication pulp necrosis?
- pulp exposure
- tooth discolouration
- pulp chamber and canal root width
- peri-apical lucency
(only need one of these factors to indicate pulp necrosis)
is there is pulp necrosis- how can we treat?
- extraction
- refer for root canal treatment
when would we do a closed extraction?
- if there is periodontal disease (i.e breakdown of peroodontal ligament or alveolar socket exposed)
when would you do n open extraction (creation of a mucoperiosteal flap)
- fractured tooth
- resorptive lesion
what filament would you use to suture a mucoperiosteal flap?
monocryl
