Developing Tooth Trauma in a Puppy Resulting in Unerupted Nonvital Canine

Hi David,

     There appears to be a lucency surrounding the canine tooth apex.  The pulp chamber is large indicating the dentin formation has ceased indicating a dead tooth.  The incisor appears to have that same pulp cavity diameter but I can’t tell for sure with the rads.  There is increased radiodnesity at the apical 1/3 of the canine and possibly the incisor that is likely abnormal dentin production initiated by the original insult.  Extraction of the canine and the incisor is indicated.  The discoloration indicates that there is pulp death.  Please let me know if you have any questions.

Brett 

Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM
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