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

https://ivdi.org/inv Ready to elevate your veterinary dentistry skills? Request an invitation to the Veterinary Dental Practitioner Program! Get more out of this episode by watching the presentation as well on YouTube: https://ivdi.org/thevetdentalshowYT -------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------- Don't miss out on the opportunity to become a leader in veterinary dentistry! Request your invitation to the Veterinary Dental Practitioner Program today: https://ivdi.org/inv What are your experiences with electrosurgery or post-extraction complications? Share your thoughts and questions in the comments below! --------------------------------- 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