Stomatology
For decades, veterinary stomatology has been a field which has demanded a complex array of diagnostic methods, equipment, and experience. It includes diagnosis of dental disease, prevention, as well as surgical repair of many conditions in cats, dogs, and small mammals.
Our stomatology equipment:
- Oral ultrasound for dental plaque removal
- Complete stomatology unit (dental drill) with a polishing wheel, and irrigation
- Complete surgical tool set
- Special dental tools for dental hygiene and surgery of small mammals
- Inhalation anesthesia unit
Dental plaque removal in a dog. The dental plaque is removed with ultrasound while the patient is induced with intravenous anesthesia and maintained on inhalation anesthesia while their airway is protected. We monitor all vital parameters during anesthesia as standard.
Our services:
- Stomatological examination and consultation of prevention
- Dental plaque removal, teeth polishing
- Tooth extraction (open and closed methods), tooth fracture repair
- Jaw fracture and oral oncology management
- Extraction of baby teeth
- Removal of overgrown gums
- Stomatology of small mammals
Stomatology treatment schedule at our clinic:
- Patient is checked in by the stomatologist. A 12 hour fast is critical (not for small mammals) but the animal may drink up until your appointment
- Consultation of the treatment, time plan of how long it will take
- Pre-operative blood work: hematology and biochemistry
- Intravenous anesthesia induction, inhalation anesthesia maintenance
- Stomatological exam while under anesthesia
- Dental plaque removal with ultrasound
- Removal of plaque under the gums
- Polishing of teeth
- Targeted antibiotic therapy, if necessary
- Client is informed by phone as to when the patient may be picked up
- *All dental procedures are performed under inhalation anesthesia as standard*