Extraction of teeth in dogs

The article is devoted to the problems with the dental apparatus, indications and techniques of tooth extraction in dogs. Tooth extraction is an operative intervention in which the gum and periodontal tissues are separated in order to extract a tooth or root from the alveolar well. Various dental pathologies in dogs are very common. Dentistry has recently become a popular specialty among veterinary specialists. Mostly owners go to the veterinary clinic with complaints about the presence of an unpleasant odor from the oral cavity of their pet. It is much rare for owners to notice soreness in the animal during feed consumption, hypersalivation, the presence of blood and pus impurities, and a violation of jaw closure. There are certain indications for tooth extraction, which are divided into urgent and planned. Indications for urgent extraction include tooth mobility with an acute pain reaction, inability to take food, periapical abscess, etc. The planned tooth extraction includes: temporary teeth, teeth that injure soft tissues, dental pathologies that are not amenable to therapy, the presence of granulomas, cysts, and tumors on the roots of the tooth.