`Feline Dentistry

www.veterinarydentistry.netInstructor: Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM

Feline Clinical Anatomy

Trowbridge, H, Kim, Suyngcuk, K et.al: Sturucture and Functions of the Dentin and Pulp Complex in Pathways of the Pulp, St. Louis, Mosby 2002.

Mucogingival LineMarginal

Gingiva

Alveolar Mucosa

Attached Gingiva

Mandibular Labial

Frenulum

Tooth DirectionWiggs, RB, Lobprise HB Veterinary Dentistry Prinicples & Practice , Philadelphia, Lippincott-Raven 1997.

Mesial

Distal

Mesial

Distal

Directional Terms

Roots

Lingual

Vestibular or Buccal

Palatal

Vestibular

Infraorbital Foramen

Infraorbital Canal

Major Palatine Foramina

Palatine Fissure

Minor Palatine Foramina

Mandibular Fossa

Condylar Process

TMJ

Coronoid Process

Zygomatic Arch

Tympanic Bulla

Isthmus of Fauces

Palatoglossal

Arch (Folds)

Caudal Mucosa

Lingual Molar Gland

Incisive Papilla

Lingual Frenulum

Lingual Folds

3/3i1/1 c3/2p

1/1m

100’s 200’s

400’s 300’s

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4

8

MaxillaryCaudal Mandibular

Beckman BW, Legendre L: Regional Nerve Blocks for Oral Surgery in Companion Animals. Comp Cont Ed Prac Vet 2002 June; 24 (6):439-44 Rostral Maxillary

(Infraorbital)

Beckman BW, Legendre L: Regional Nerve Blocks for Oral Surgery in Companion Animals. Comp Cont Ed Prac Vet 2002 June; 24 (6):439-44 Caudal Maxillary

(Maxillary)

Maxillary

(Infraorbital)

Live cat

Caudal Mandibular

(Inferior Alveolar)

live

“Patients can chew their

tongues after mandibular

blocks”

Flap Design

Surgical Extractions

Tooth Resorption

Periodontal Disease

Radiographic Changes in Periodontal Diease

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• Healthy mouth

Feline StomatitisGingivostomatitis

Bartonella

Herpes

Calicivirus

Cyclosporin

Virbagen Omega

Squamous Cell CarcinomaCysts & Other Neoplasia

Endodontic Disease 404?