KRUUSE InSight Clinic Dental equipment and instrumentation – the next level Periodontal disease – a common problem with serious consequences Periodontal disease, an inflammatory and destructive condition affecting the periodontium, is the most common health issue in the adult dog and cat population. Studies show that 80% of adult dogs and 70% of adult cats over the age of three years old show clinical signs of periodontal disease. It follows that many pets seen every day in small animal practice have oral or dental diseases requiring treatment. Many owners are unaware that their pet has a problem, so it is up to the practice to recognise and treat oral and dental disease to ensure that their patients have an infection free and pain free mouth. Periodontal disease can also affect the pet systemically. Both the bacteraemia and the production of chronic inflammatory mediators are thought to be involved. So in addition to oral cavity problems such as oral pain, infection and bad breath, periodontal disease canJeanlssoRreushunltainudecreased immune funDcVtMio,nDaipnl.dEVoDtCher health problems for the patient, such as renal infection and endocardiosis. Coupled with the fact that it is good therapy and extractions is recommended. business for veterinary practices to treat Most practices have pre-packed kits with oral and dental disease, it is not the required instruments for the various surprising, that many veterinary practices procedures. Not surprisingly, veterinarians are increasing their focus on dental require more equipment and treatment and increasing their instrumentation and become more investment in dental equipment. demanding regarding their equipment, the better they become at performing The basics - dental equipment dentistry and oral surgery. and instrumentation There is a wide selection and a wide Interestingly, the demands regarding range of dental equipment and dental equipment have primarily instrumentation available from various concerned areas such as type of veterinary companies. The general dental unit and number of handpieces recommendation has been for the individual practitioner to identify his or her own needs and ambitions, and KRUUSE Build-to-fit concept required, as well as the sharpness and durability of the hand instruments. - a new range of Traditionally, the “fit” innovative small animal between the operator then invest in a bit dental equipment and and the equipment more dental equipment instrumentation has not been a central than the equipment issue. Ergonomics, such thought to be necessary at that particular as a comfortable and correct grip when moment in time. Usually, it does not take using the instruments, has not usually very long before the additional instruments been an important consideration when have shown their worth and are highly selecting dental equipment and appreciated by the practitioner. instrumentation. Fortunately, this is now changing with the new KRUUSE An appropriate assortment of hand Build-to-fit concept – a new range of instruments for the different procedures innovative small animal dental such as dental examinations, periodontal equipment and instrumentation. KRUUSE InSight Clinic | 07
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