Episode 190 - Mastering Large Breed Incisor Extractions & Advanced Veterinary Dentistry Techniques
Release Date: 09/17/2025
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Ready to transform your dentistry skills? Request your invitation to the Veterinary Dental Practitioner Program now.
Get more out of this episode by watching the presentation as well on YouTube: https://ivdi.org/thevetdentalshowYT
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Host: Dr. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM
In this episode of The Vet Dental Show, Dr. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM, tackles challenging dental scenarios, offering expert tips on large breed incisor extractions, managing root tips in the mandibular canal, and extracting specific teeth in small dogs. Plus, insights on effective periodontal treatments.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ Effective techniques for extracting maxillary lateral incisors in large breed dogs.
✅ How to manage cases where a root tip goes into the mandibular canal.
✅ Tips for extracting the apical root of 310 and 410 in small dogs.
✅ When to use envelope flaps versus releasing flaps in extractions.
✅ Best practices for removing lower canines in cats with minimal bone support.
✅ The efficacy of products like Clindoral and the benefits of using hyaluronic acid (PerioVive) in periodontal treatments.
Key Takeaways:
✅ For difficult maxillary lateral incisor extractions, use a combination of luxators and elevators, progressing slowly and applying consistent pressure.
✅ If a root tip enters the mandibular canal, prioritize patient safety and refer the case unless you have advanced training.
✅ When extracting the apical root of 310 and 410 in small dogs, section the tooth and use gentle elevation techniques to avoid fractures.
✅ Hyaluronic acid (PerioVive) is highly effective for promoting reattachment in periodontal pockets after closed root planing.
✅ Surgical extraction times can vary, but with experience, a fractured maxillary canine extraction in a large dog can be completed efficiently.
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Veterinary Dentistry, Dog Dental Extraction, Cat Dental Extraction, Veterinary Dental Practitioner Program, Brett Beckman, IVDI, Incisor Extraction, Mandibular Canal, Root Tip Removal, Periodontal Treatment, Hyaluronic Acid, PerioVive, Veterinary Education, Vet Dental Show, Large Breed Dogs, Small Breed Dogs, Dental Flaps, Tooth Resorption, Veterinary CE