Oral Examination - Small Animal

Oral Examination This section is part of Small Animal Dentistry

Most pet owners are unaware that their pet has an oral problem, so examination of the oral cavity should form part of every physical examination. Oral examination in a conscious animal will only give limited information and a definitive oral examination can only be performed under general anaesthesia. All detected abnormalities should be recorded.

Section Content: Introduction Conscious Examination Normal Dental Occlusion Under General Anaesthesia Dental Indices and Criteria Dental Recording Modified Triadan System Canine Dental Formula Feline Dental Formula Dental Chart Notation Instruments Other Diagnostic Tests Dental Terminology Intra-Oral Radiography