Monthly Archives: June 2010
Severe Periodontal Disease in a Greyhound
This middle aged greyhound had a prophylaxis three months prior. Note the severe changes that have been present for some time. Failure to properly treat or refer cases like this one result in unnecessary patient suffering. The affected teeth were … Continue reading
Combined Type I and Type II Tooth Resorption in a Cat
This is the same cat as seen in the previous post. Tooth 307 has both type I (mesial root) and type II tooth resorption. The distal root is replaced by bone and there are no endodontic changes. Therefore crown amputation … Continue reading
Posted in Veterinary Dental Cases
Tagged Cat, crown amputation, crown fracture, feline cervical line lesion, FORL, neck lesion, tooth resorption, type II
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Type II Tooth Resorption in a Cat Canine Tooth
This cat has type II tooth resorption with severe proliferation of a portion of the crown on the right canine tooth. The cusp was lost when the technician bumped the tooth during induction. Crown amputation and intentional root retention can … Continue reading
Posted in Veterinary Dental Cases
Tagged Cat, crown amputation, crown fracture, feline cervical line lesion, FORL, neck lesion, tooth resorption, type II
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