Educational Images: Applying antiplaque sealants
Application of antiplaque sealant.
FIGURE 10 – Application of antiplaque sealant.
(A) Barrier sealant gel professionally applied to a cat’s gingival sulcus; home plaque prevention gel is then reapplied weekly by the pet owner.
(B) Application of hydrophilic gingival dental sealant professionally applied to a dog’s gingival sulcus; reapplication is recommended every 6 mo.
Photo courtesy of Jan Bellows.
These guidelines are supported by generous educational grants from Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc., CareCredit, Hill’s® Pet Nutrition Inc., and Midmark
