The size 4 sensor can be used in cats and small dogs, as demonstrated in the video below. In a real patient with soft tissues and an ET tube to consider, there are two limitations:
In some breeds it can be challenging to push the plate far enough back to obtain views of the molar teeth.
The mandibular parallel view is not possible with the size 4 plate in cats and small to medium dogs.
For these reasons, it is beneficial to also have access to a size 2 sensor. However, if a size 2 sensor is unavailable, there are ways to overcome this:
The plate can be positioned diagonally within the mouth, and the X-ray head can be positioned in a caudorostral angulation (there is a video demonstrating this in the Webinars section).
Extraoral views can be utilised to great effect for the maxilla and the mandible (there is a video demonstrating this in the Webinars section).
Which one sensor is right for me? Email us and we can discuss what is the best option for your caseload.
What about cats?
This demonstration video was shot in one continuous take of 122s (2 minutes 2 seconds).
Whilst we appreciate that the soft tissues, ET tube and turning the patient would slow the process a little, the same principles would apply.
The ease with which these radiographs are taken can be easily learned. This is a speciality of Veterinary Dental Solutions.