Odontoplasty

Indications

Selective grinding and polishing of morphological anomalies (e.g. slab fractures of the crown) to make them less plaque retentive.

Contraindications

Do not overdo this procedure and remove excessive normal tooth tissue. Take care, as normal enamel in dogs and cats is very thin. Also, do not remove the enamel bulge. The enamel bulge is a protective structure, designed to deflect the food away from the periodontium during eating.

Method

Use 12 bladed flame (or barrel) diamond FG burs or a white stone FG bur with water coolant, followed by polishing with rubber cup and fluoride to reduce sensitivity.