Episode 186 - Electrosurgery for Gingival Hyperplasia & Post-Extraction Care

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Host: Dr. Brett Beckman, Board Certified Veterinary Dentist

In this episode of the Vet Dental Show, Annie Mills, LVT VTS (Dentistry), addresses common questions about electrosurgery for gingival hyperplasia, post-extraction protocols, and pain management, providing practical insights for veterinary professionals.

What You’ll Learn
✅ The dangers of using electrosurgery for gingival hyperplasia and why a scalpel is preferred.
✅ Proper charging protocols for post-extraction X-rays and regional blocks.
✅ The importance of blood clots in post-extraction sites and when to use hemostatic agents.
✅ Effective pain management strategies, including CRI protocols and take-home medications when NSAIDs are contraindicated.
✅ The limited benefits of fluoride treatments in veterinary dentistry.

Key Takeaways
✅ Electrosurgery can cause significant tissue and bone damage due to heat, making a scalpel a safer option for gingival excisions.
✅ Always charge for each post-extraction X-ray and each quadrant receiving a regional block to ensure proper compensation for your services.
✅ A blood clot is the best bone graft for post-extraction sites; avoid routine use of hemostatic agents unless emergent bleeding occurs.
✅ Manage wind-up pain effectively with CRIs of buprenorphine and lidocaine (cats) or hydromorphone, lidocaine, and ketamine (dogs), along with appropriate loading doses.
✅ When NSAIDs are contraindicated, fentanyl and gabapentin can be a powerful combination for pain management.

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What are your experiences with electrosurgery or post-extraction complications? Share your thoughts and questions in the comments below!

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Keyword Tags
Veterinary Dentistry, Electrosurgery, Gingival Hyperplasia, Tooth Extraction, Post-Extraction Care, Regional Blocks, Pain Management, Veterinary Anesthesia, IVDI, Brett Beckman, Veterinary Dental Practitioner Program, Veterinary Medicine, Dog, Cat, Oral Surgery, Dental Radiography, Hemostatic Agents, Wind-Up Pain, NSAIDs, Fentanyl, Gabapentin, Fluoride Treatments