Decisioins in Animal Dentistry 2nd Opinion
Centers for Oral Care
Veterinary Dentistry
2nd Opinion
Decisions in Animal
Dentistry
A BLOG by DH DeForge,
VMD
Volume I Number 2
August 2016
Fellow of the Academy
of Veterinary Dentistry
1-800-838-3368
DonDeForge100@gmail.com
Consider a Root Canal before tooth extraction!
The Root Canal-A
Non-Invasive-Non-Painful Treatment!
Forget the unnecessary
extraction of the past!
A radiograph is an essential first step, to
evaluate the bone and confirm that the root is intact. There are two options
for dealing with a fractured tooth that has exposed the pulp chamber. Ignoring
the problem is not a good choice.
Option #1 is root canal and Option #2 is extraction. Never extract a tooth without FIRST offering
root canal treatment. Never extract a
tooth if the root canal is refused without pre-and post dental x-rays.
A root canal is a treatment to repair and
save a badly damaged or infected tooth. The procedure involves removing the
damaged area of the tooth (the pulp), cleaning and disinfecting it and then
filling and sealing it. The common causes affecting the pulp are a cracked
tooth, a deep cavity, repeated dental treatment to the tooth or trauma. The
term "root canal" comes from cleaning of the canals inside the
tooth's root.
What to Expect During a ROOT
CANAL
If you think you need a root canal, consult with Dr. DeForge who is an animal dentist. There are a number of steps that occur!
If you think you need a root canal, consult with Dr. DeForge who is an animal dentist. There are a number of steps that occur!
1.
X-ray – if Dr. DeForge suspects you may need a
root canal, he will first take a dental X-ray under general inhalation
anesthesia or examine existing X-rays to
show where the pathology is located.
2.
Anesthesia – after pre-anesthesia testing, safe Gas
Inhalation anesthesia is administered to treat the affected tooth. Contrary to
popular belief, a root canal is no more painful than a filling. The patient experiences minimal to zero pain
after anesthesia. Patients are sent home
with analgesics only to guard against the minor local discomfort reported in
people. The pain noted in people, after
root canals, is usually from neglected visits to the dentist and resultant
tooth root abscesses prior to root canal treatment. Root canals in cats and dogs are most
frequently performed after trauma to the mouth.
Dr. DeForge always monitors his patients to be sure there is no
discomfort even in the most minor oral procedures.
3.
Pulpectomy – an opening is made and the diseased tooth
pulp is removed.
4.
Filling – the roots that have been opened (to get
rid of the diseased pulp) and then are filled with gutta-percha material and a
sealant cement. A restoration is placed.
5.
Follow-up x-rays are recommended in one
year
6.
If the patient dislodges the
restoration-filling… Dr. DeForge would then recommend a
full jacket titanium alloy crown.
Why a root canal?
Non-invasive
Non-painful
Recovery is short
Dentition retained for prehension and
mastication of food!
Questions? Dr. DeForge wants to hear from you!
1-800-838-3368 or
Don DeForge, VMD
Fellow of the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry
After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania
School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. DeForge developed a special interest in oral
care. In 1996, he was honored as North
East Practitioner of the Year by the American Animal Hospital Association. That same year he received the Peter Emily
Residents Award in Small Animal Dentistry.
Dr. DeForge lectures on small animal
dentistry and oral surgery emphasizing practical applications for the general
practitioner. His past columns in companion animal dentistry have appeared in DVM Newsmagazine and Veterinary
Practice News for over a decade.
Dr. DeForge is co-editor of An
Atlas of Veterinary Dental Radiology
along with Ben H Colmery III, DVM, DAVDC.
As a Fellow of the Academy of Veterinary
Dentistry, he has been honored by human dentistry. Dr. Jeffrey A. Sherman, DDS , Diplomate of the American Board of Oral
Electrosurgery and Executive Director of the World Academy of Radiosurgery
writes: “Your years of lecturing and writing on the subject of radiosurgery
have not gone unnoticed. I believe your
efforts in creating the
E-Journal of Radiowave Radiosurgery will help your colleagues and makes us all proud of your
efforts. Your discovery of Indirect Radiowave Radiosurgery Coagulation has brought new insight
into the use of radiosurgery in all fields of medicine and should be one of
your proudest accomplishments. It is
with honor that I call you colleague and friend. Please continue all of your fine efforts in
the field of radiosurgery and know that sharing your knowledge is the greatest
gift you have given to the profession.”
Dr. DeForge has performed CE on the local,
regional, and national level and is well respected by the academic
community. All of his lectures are RACE
approved for CE.
Service Highlights
Ø Oral Surgery-Dr. DeForge welcomes the referral of
difficult extraction cases and offers treatment planning in patients with
Chronic Ulcerative Paradental Stomatitis and Septic Periodontitis. Many patients are affected by or developing
pathologic fractures from advanced oral disease. With advanced oral surgery techniques
utilizing Radiowave Radiosurgery, teeth
can be extracted by Dr.
DeForge and areas of pathology treated with Guided Bone Regeneration
Ø Root Canal and Crown treatment of damaged
dentition
Ø Stomatitis Surgery in Cats-Dr. DeForge has developed a NEW BONE GRAFTING SUR GICAL PROTOCOL to treat CAT STOMATITIS and
return painful felines to a pain free quality of life permanently. This is the only surgery to date that can
make this statement!
Ø Fractured Teeth and Jaw Fractures-Dr. DeForge can
perform root canal therapy on broken teeth and stabilize jaw fractures with new
age acrylics and non-invasive wiring to allow proper healing and restoration of
normal occlusion
Ø Emergency treatment of traumatic
fractures of teeth with Vital Pulp Therapy-utilized most often in young dogs
with immature endodontic development.
Ø Bonding in patients with Enamel Hypocalcification
Ø Radiowave Radiosurgery-multiple
applications including Gingivoplasty in Boxes
Ø Diagnosis and treatment of resorptive lesions in cats
Ø The Treatment of CAUGP- Canine Acute
Ulcerative Gangrenous Periodontitis
Dr.
DeForge provides in gratis telephone and E-Mail consults?
He
welcomes your calls and is happy to speak to your clients about their pet’s
oral problems.
1-800-838-3368
in a lifetime, enough to
SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS
Don DeForge,
VMD
Fellow of the Academy of Veterinary
After graduating from the University
of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. DeForge developed a special
interest in oral care. In 1996, he was
honored as North East Practitioner of the Year by the American Animal Hospital
Association. That same year he received
the Peter Emily Residents Award in Small Animal Dentistry.
Dr. DeForge lectures on
small animal dentistry and oral surgery emphasizing practical applications for
the general practitioner. His past columns in companion animal dentistry have
appeared in DVM Newsmagazine and Veterinary
Practice News for over a decade.
Dr. DeForge is co-editor of An
Atlas of Veterinary Dental Radiology
along with Ben H Colmery III, DVM, DAVDC.
As a Fellow of the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry DDS ,
Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Electrosurgery and Executive Director
of the World Academy of Radiosurgery writes: “Your years of lecturing and
writing on the subject of radiosurgery have not gone unnoticed. I believe your efforts in creating the
E-Journal of Radiowave Radiosurgery will help your colleagues and makes us all
proud of your efforts. Your discovery of
Indirect Radiowave Radiosurgery Coagulation has brought new insight
into the use of radiosurgery in all fields of medicine and should be one of
your proudest accomplishments. It is
with honor that I call you colleague and friend. Please continue all of your fine efforts in
the field of radiosurgery and know that sharing your knowledge is the greatest
gift you have given to the profession.”
Dr. DeForge has
performed CE on the local, regional, and national level and is well respected
by the academic community. All of his
lectures are RACE approved for CE.
Service Highlights
Ø Oral
Surgery-Dr. DeForge welcomes the referral
of difficult extraction cases and offers treatment planning in patients with
Chronic Ulcerative Paradental Stomatitis and Septic Periodontitis. Many patients are affected by or developing
pathologic fractures from advanced oral disease. With advanced oral surgery techniques
utilizing Radiowave Radiosurgery, teeth
can be extracted by Dr. DeForge and areas of pathology
treated with Guided Bone Regeneration
Ø Root
Canal and Crown treatment of damaged dentition
Ø Stomatitis
Surgery in Cats-Dr. DeForge has developed a NEW BONE GRAFTING SUR GICAL PROTOCOL to treat CAT STOMATITIS and
return painful felines to a pain free quality of life permanently. This is the only surgery to date that can
make this statement!
Ø Fractured
Teeth and Jaw Fractures-Dr. DeForge
can perform root canal therapy on broken teeth and stabilize jaw fractures with
new age acrylics and non-invasive wiring to allow proper healing and
restoration of normal occlusion
Ø Emergency
treatment of traumatic fractures of teeth
with Vital Pulp Therapy-utilized most often in young dogs with immature
endodontic development.
Ø Bonding in patients with Enamel Hypocalcification
Ø Radiowave
Radiosurgery-multiple applications including
Gingivoplasty in Boxes
Ø Diagnosis
and treatment of resorptive lesions in
cats
Ø The
Treatment of CAUGP- Canine Acute Ulcerative Gangrenous
Periodontitis
Ø Did
you know that Dr. DeForge provides in gratis telephone and E-Mail consults?
o
He welcomes your calls and is happy
to speak to your clients about their pet’s oral problems.
Thank
you,
DH
DeForge, VMD
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