Monthly Archives: January 2010

Gingival Hyperplasia, Ossifying Epulis and a Jaw Cyst in a Boxer Dog

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Brett

This 4 ½ year old boxer was referred for excision of gingival hyperplasia.  Both mandibular canines had gingival enlargement as did the maxillary premolars.  Treatment pending biopsy was excision with a scalpel and contouring with a #12 fluted finishing bur.  … Continue reading →

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Jaw Fracture Repair in a Dog Utilizing Titanium Mesh

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Brett

This dog had a right mandibular fracture secondary to chronic periodontal disease.  The jaw fractured spontaneously.  It was repaired utilizing a titanium mesh material and an osteoconductive bone putty.  http://www.securos.com/downloads/SI%20VelosityPuttyBrochure5.pdf    Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM Dentistry Courses Interesting … Continue reading →

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Sliding Pedicle Flap for Repair of V-shaped Gingival Recession in a Dog

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Brett

This is a (very sweet) middle aged miniature schnauzer with v-shaped gingival defects.  Surgery is required to regenerate attachment and slow or prevent further compromise of the periodontal tissue associated with this canine (both were affected) and the 4th premolar. … Continue reading →

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