title: [Surgical extraction techniques for companion animals].
abstract: The extraction of teeth in cats and dogs is a common surgical intervention in veterinary practice. This article describes the correct technical approach to the surgical extraction of dental elements, focussing on the indications, possible complications, and advantages of this technique.
authors.affiliation: Hexarinse, Virbac Nederland BV, Barneveld.
authors.forename: Frans
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Knaake
authors.forename: Andries
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: van Foreest
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D002415:Cats; D003813:Dentistry / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary; D014076:Tooth Diseases / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*