Exotic placental carnivore dentistry.
Dentistry in exotic carnivores is becoming more common as their level of care is enhanced. These cases present many interesting challenges, but adaptation of currently accepted dental procedures, use of newly developed instrumentation, and educated improvisation can handle almost any situation that a practitioner might encounter. It must be kept in mind, however, that there are virtually no medications, medicaments, or drugs that are approved for treatment of the various exotic carnivores. Therefore, the treatments that are discussed in this article should all be considered as "off label" use, and be reviewed closely before being applied to patients.
Wiggs
Robert B
RB
Coit Road Animal Hospital, 12600 Coit Road, Dallas, TX 75251, USA. bobbybruce@aol.com
Bloom
Bonnie C
BC
D000818:Animals; D002335:Carnivora / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D003729:Dental Care / Q000662:veterinary; D014070:Tooth / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D014076:Tooth Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*