Root canal and crown prep for canine tooth in a dog

This patient had what appears to be a normal right mandibular canine tooth.  The left mandibular canine was fractured with pulp exposure. The radiograph shows root resorption and a large pulp cavity with a periapical lucency.  Periapical changes are also present on the right mandibular canine tooth.  The final root canal procedure, the crown prep and crown placement are demonstrated.

 

 

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The right mandibular canine (top) has a smaller pulp cavity than the left. Periapical lucencies are present on both. The left canine is undergoing apical root resorption as well. The left tooth had exposed necrotic pulp.

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Although the right canine is fine on gross examination the pulp on this tooth is also necrotic.

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Root canal therapy is the treament of choice.

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The tooth is prepared with a chamfer margin and a detailed impression made and sent to the lab from crown fabrication.

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A cast metal alloy crown is placed at the next visit to complete the procedure.

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2 Responses to Root canal and crown prep for canine tooth in a dog

  1. I always was interested in this topic and still am, appreciate it for posting .

  2. Candi Balzer says:

    Beneficial write up. Remember to keep up the fantastic performance.

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