The application of a frequency oscillation method for tooth extraction in dogs.
A tooth-grasping forceps with a gas-driven oscillating headpiece was designed for dental extractions in the dog, Compared with the conventional method, the extraction time was shortened considerably, and preliminary results indicate it may cause less trauma to alveolar bone and periodontal ligament.
D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000662:veterinary; D000818:Animals; D001285:Atropine; D004285:Dogs; D009991:Oscillometry; D010424:Pentobarbital; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000662:veterinary*
D001285:Atropine; D010424:Pentobarbital