Sutures, Suturing and Flaps
Extraction sites should be sutured for optimum post-operative comfort and healing. This article discusses my preferred suture material as well as flap design and suturing techniques.
Educational Material
What is Root Canal Treatment?
Teeth with endodontic (pulp) disease need root canal therapy or extraction. But what is root canal therapy and how is it done?
Uncomplicated Crown Fractures
Crown fractures are designated as 'complicated', meaning the pulp is obviously exposed and 'uncomplicated', meaning there is no gross pulp exposure. As this paper indicates, assessing and coming up with a treatment plan for uncomplicated crown fractures is often more complicated that for complicated crown fractures. Confused? Then read on.
The Chevron Sign
A common radiographic finding in larger dogs which is easily confused with signs of endodontic disease yet is just a variation on normal.
Endodontic Diagnosis
Deciding if a tooth has endodontic disease (disease of the pulp) is sometimes very simple and other times quite difficult. This paper looks at some of the criteria for determining if a tooth needs endodontic treatment (or extraction) or not.
Follow-Up Radiographs for Vital Pulp Therapy
With most general practices now equipped to do intra-oral dental radiographs, we are asking the primary care veterinarians to obtain the follow-up radiographs for vital pulp therapy cases and send the images to us for assessment. This bulletin outlines what we are looking for.
Vital Pulpotomy Vs. Total Pulpectomy
This article looks at the issues to consider when deciding how to manage a fractured tooth. Read the Endodontic Anatomy & Physiology article first.
Endodontic Anatomy & Physiology
A brief introduction to the world inside the tooth - the world of dental pulp.
Cleaning House
Old animals with a long history of periodontal disease are often best served by having all their teeth removed to avoid the need for future anesthetics and to avoid chronic infection.
Probing Depth
Measuring probing depth is an essential part of every detailed dental examination. But how do you do it and what is "normal"? This paper attempts to shed some light.
Accepting New Referrals
Hale Veterinary Clinic is accepting new referrals! If you are a veterinarian looking to refer a patient, please fill out our referral form. If you are a client whose pet has already been referred to us, learn more about what to expect at your pet's appointment.