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==Overview==

==Overview==

Most pet owners will not be aware that their pet has an oral problem so an examination of the oral cavity should be part of every physical examination. '''Oral examination in a conscious animal will only give limited information''' and a [[Oral Examination - Under General Anaesthesia|definitive oral examination]] can only be performed under general [[Anaesthesia|anaesthesia]]. All detected abnormalities should be recorded.  

Most pet owners will not be aware that their pet has an oral problem so an examination of the oral cavity should be part of every physical examination. '''Oral examination in a conscious animal will only give limited information''' and a [[Oral Examination Under General Anaesthesia|definitive oral examination]] can only be performed under general [[Anaesthesia|anaesthesia]]. All detected abnormalities should be recorded.  

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It is important to examine the '''whole animal''', even when the primary complaint is the mouth. Some dental diseases may be the result of a systemic problem and some may be resulting in systemic complications. In all cases, dental procedures require a general anaesthetic so it is important to establish the cardiovascular and respiratory status ([[Canine Physiology - WikiNormals|canine]] and [[Feline Physiology - WikiNormals|feline]] physiological values, of the patient to avoid risks or complications.  

It is important to examine the '''whole animal''', even when the primary complaint is the mouth. Some dental diseases may be the result of a systemic problem and some may be resulting in systemic complications. In all cases, dental procedures require a general anaesthetic so it is important to establish the cardiovascular and respiratory status ([[Canine Physiology - WikiNormals|canine]] and [[Feline Physiology - WikiNormals|feline]] physiological values, of the patient to avoid risks or complications.