Episode 181 - Dental Deep Dive: Bone Grafts, Doxirobe, and Follow-Ups

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Ready to elevate your veterinary dentistry skills? Join us as we dive deep into bone grafting techniques, Doxirobe applications, and essential follow-up protocols.

Host: Dr. Brett Beckman, Board Certified Veterinary Dentist

Episode Introduction:
In this episode, we tackle common questions about bone grafting materials, the use of Doxirobe, and post-operative care. Learn practical tips to enhance your dental procedures and improve patient outcomes.

What You’ll Learn:
✅ What bone graft is made of and the possibility of allergic reactions.
✅ The benefits of Doxirobe over Clindoral in specific dental procedures.
✅ Why Doxirobe is used in conjunction with bone grafting.
✅ The necessity and frequency of follow-up radiographs post bone graft.
✅ How to manage the cost of bone grafting for clients with financial constraints.
✅ Criteria for performing open root planning and bone grafting.

Key Takeaways:
✅ Consil, a biosynthetic glass, is a safe and effective bone grafting material with minimal risk of allergic reactions.
✅ Doxirobe acts as a membrane to hold bone graft in place and prevent granulation tissue.
✅ Follow-up radiographs post bone graft are crucial, but full mouth radiographs may not always be necessary.
✅ Consil is a cost-effective alternative to cancellous bone, making it more accessible for clients.
✅ Bone grafting is typically reserved for more advanced periodontal defects with significant bone loss.

What are your biggest challenges with bone grafting?
Share your questions and experiences in the comments below!

Keyword Tags:
Veterinary Dentistry, Bone Grafting, Doxirobe, Veterinary Dental Practitioner Program, Periodontal Disease, Dental Radiography, Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Brett Beckman, IVDI, Consil, Open Root Planning, Veterinary Dental Care