Breed Predispositions to Dental and Oral Disease in Dogs (eBook)

Brook Niemiec (Herausgeber)

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2021 | 1. Auflage
208 Seiten
Wiley (Verlag)
978-1-119-55212-3 (ISBN)

Infos

Breed Predispositions to Dental and Oral Disease in Dogs is an accessible guide to hereditary oral and dental disease. The text is designed to help veterinarians make informed clinical decisions and better communicate with clients. Comprehensive in scope, the book provides a thorough understanding of the differences between large and small dogs as related to effective dental treatment. The book includes specific information for treating small and toy breed dogs, small breed brachycephalic dogs, and brachycephalic dogs. It contains key details of clinical conditions more likely to be faced in specific breeds. To enhance the text, the book is filled with high quality clinical photographs and dental radiographs that demonstrate the concepts discussed. Breed Predispositions to Dental and Oral Disease in Dogs is a useful resource for any clinician dealing with oral disease in dogs and: Offers a practical guide to the considerations in treating dental disease in specific dog breeds Helps veterinarians make decisions about dental therapy and communicate with clients Offers an understanding of breed predispositions to dental disease Explores the myths about the dangers of anesthetizing small breed as well as brachycephalic dogs and provides balanced information on anesthesia In addition, there are chapters on the welfare implications of breed specific problems as well as how to address brachiocephalic syndrome. Written for veterinary practitioners, students, technicians and nurses, Breed Predispositions to Dental and Oral Disease in Dogs is a useful patient-side reference for veterinary professionals.

Autor

The Editor Brook A. Niemiec, DVM, DAVDC, DEVDC, FAVD, is the Chief of Staff at Veterinary Dental Specialties and Oral Surgery, Founding consultant of www.vetdentalrad.com, Director of San Diego Veterinary Dental Training Center in San Diego, California, USA, and President of Veterinary Dental Sharpening Service.

Inhalt

Contributors ix

Introduction xi

1 Conditions Common in Small and Toy Breed Dogs 1
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1.1 Periodontal Disease 1

1.2 Persistent Deciduous (PD) Teeth 23

References 30

2 Conditions Seen in Both Small and Brachycephalic Breeds; Therefore Small Brachycephalic Breeds (Pug, Lhasa Apso, Shih Tzu, etc.) Are Even More Significantly Affected 39
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2.1 Crowding and Rotation 39

2.2 Congenitally Missing Teeth 41

2.3 Impacted or Embedded Teeth 44

References 50

3 The Welfare Concerns of Heritable Dental Diseases 53
Kymberley C. McLeod

3.1 Introduction 53

3.2 What Is Animal Welfare? 53

3.3 Sequelae to Periodontal Disease 56

3.4 Gingival Hyperplasia 57

3.5 Associations with Pain and Suffering 57

3.6 Physiological Signs of Stress 58

3.7 Welfare Implications of Anesthesia Free Dentistry (AFD) 62

3.8 Conclusions 63

References 63

4 Conditions Commonly Seen in Brachycephalic Breeds 71
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4.1 Class III Malocclusions 71

References 75

5 Brachycephalic Airway Disease 77
Sean W. Aiken

5.1 History and Clinical Signs 78

5.2 Physical Examination 78

5.3 Pharyngeal/Laryngeal Examination 79

5.4 Diagnostic Imaging 81

5.5 Diagnostic Testing 83

5.6 Measuring Airflow Resistance 83

5.7 Surgical Treatment 84

5.8 Stenotic Nares 84

5.9 Elongated Soft Palate 86

5.10 Everted Laryngeal Saccules 88

5.11 Additional Conditions 89

References 92

6 The Unique Welfare Challenges of Brachycephalism 95
Kymberley C. McLeod

6.1 Oral Infection 95

6.2 Oral Pain 96

6.3 Emotional/Physical Distress 97

6.4 Other Health and Behavior-Related Concerns 97

6.5 Normalization 98

6.6 Effects on Quality of Life (QOL) 98

References 99

7 Other Heritable Conditions 101
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7.1 Mandibular Canine Linguoversion (Base Narrow Canines) 101

7.2 Gingival Enlargement 113

7.3 Chronic Ulcerative Paradental Stomatitis 115

7.4 Tight Lip Syndrome 120

7.5 Craniomandibular Osteopathy 121

7.6 Histologically Low-Grade, Biologically High-Grade, Fibrosarcoma 123

References 125

8 Anesthetic Management of Toy and Small Breed Dogs 131
Amber Hopkins

8.1 Introduction 131

8.2 Body Size 131

8.3 Congenital Predispositions 135

8.4 Anesthetic and Procedural Challenges 137

8.5 Conclusion 139

References 139

9 Brachycephalic Breeds and Anesthesia 143
Amber Hopkins

9.1 Introduction 143

9.2 Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome (BAS) Pathophysiology 143

9.3 Other Pre-existing Conditions in the Brachycephalic Patient 145

9.4 Pre-anesthetic Considerations 146

9.5 Anesthetic Management 150

9.6 Anesthetic Recovery 152

9.7 Conclusion 153

References 153

10 Periodontal Therapy in Small and Toy Breed Dogs 157
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10.1 Homecare 157

10.2 Professional Care 161

References 173

11 The Unique Challenges of Extractions in Small and Toy Breed Dogs 179
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References 184

Conclusions 187

Index 189

Rezensionen

"The text is well referenced and complemented with copious clinical and intraoral radiographic images....this book will be a worthy addition to the reference library of any general practitioner who is interested in the diagnosis and care of dental and oral cavity challenges in small-sized and brachycephalic dogs." - JAVMA | SEP 15, 2021 | VOL 259 | NO. 6

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 11.3.2021
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Veterinärmedizin ► Kleintier
• Schlagworte: Hund • Hundekrankheit • Tierzahnheilkunde • Veterinärmedizin • Veterinärmedizin / Hunde u. Katzen • Veterinärmedizin / Zahnheilkunde • Veterinary Dentistry • Veterinary Medicine • Veterinary Medicine - Dogs & Cats
• ISBN-10: 1-119-55212-5 / 1119552125
• ISBN-13: 978-1-119-55212-3 / 9781119552123