Tooth Resorption in the Canine Tooth of a Cat

by Brett on Nov.25, 2009, under Veterinary Dental Cases

This 10 year old domestic short haired cat was referred for oral evaluation and likely tooth resorption and missing teeth this week. The procedure for crown amputation show here applies to only Type II resorption. As you can see there is no discernable periodontal ligament space around the root that is in the final stages of replacement with bone. 5-0 monocryl was used to close. As always regional nerve blocks are employed.

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IMG 2076 Tooth Resorption in the Canine Tooth of a Cat

The right mandibular canine tooth in this cat doesn't appear diseased. A close look shows a slight amount of inflammation distal in the gingival just distal to the toothMucoperiosteal flap exposure with careful dissection with a blade and feline periosteal elevator reveals the crown and allows for crown reduction with a round carbide bur.Severe destruction of tooth and the lack of a peridontal ligament space and not evidence of endodontic disease make the canine a candidate for crown amputation.Severe destruction of tooth and the lack of a peridontal ligament space and not evidence of endodontic disease make the canine a candidate for crown amputation.

Severe destruction of tooth and the lack of a peridontal ligament space and not evidence of endodontic disease make the canine a candidate for crown amputation.