The purpose of this report is to describe a new technique, the split palatal U-flap, for the surgical repair of large caudal hard palate defects in the dog and cat. A description of this new technique and case reports of a dog and a cat in which this technique was utilized to repair caudal hard palate defects are included. Periodontal disease has been shown to be caused by bacteria. A review of the literature related to aerobic flora is included. The important effects of aerobic flora, as well as their importance in contributing to periodontal disease development is reported.
Veterinarians have a wide variety of types and brands of dental restorative materials available.
An appreciation for the types of restorative materials is necessary for their successful placement. The rationale for use, types, and technique for placement of bonding agents, composite resins, amalgams, and light cure restoratives are presented. The JVD website is maintained by Dr. Colin Harvey and Carolyn Schuster.