Monthly Archives: October 2009
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 … Continue reading
Developing Tooth Trauma in a Puppy Resulting in Unerupted Nonvital Canine
Dr. Beckman, This is Sadie, a 6 year old JRT presented for OVH. An incompletely erupted crown of #204 was noticed. Also seen was discoloration of crown of #203. Lateral and lateral-oblique dental radiographs were taken after dental prophylaxis … Continue reading
Tooth Resorption and Periodontal Disease in a Cat
The 4th premolar has type II resorption. Crown amputation will resolve the inflammation around 408 and is indicated. 407 shows severe inflammation secondary to peridontal disease. All teeth were treated with flouride to decrease sensistivity. The patient will return next … Continue reading