title: Principles of dental extraction.
abstract: Despite major advances in the practice of veterinary dentistry during the past decade, extractions are still the most commonly performed dental procedures. A sound understanding of tooth root morphological and anatomic features is important to proper extraction. Tooth extraction techniques using sound surgical principles will permit efficient procedures, minimize trauma and discomfort to the animal patient, and encourage rapid healing. The keys to success are controlled forces and patience during the extraction process.
authors.affiliation: University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine, Madison.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Scheels
authors.forename: P E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Howard
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000662:veterinary; D014070:Tooth / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D014076:Tooth Diseases / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000662:veterinary*