Primary canine teeth root tips present bilaterally in a dog.

This miniature poodle rescue has primary canine teeth root tips present bilaterally.  This was a rescue and likely the teeth were fractured originally.  An increase in the periodontal ligament space surrounding both apices is present.   A mesial vertical releasing incision and distal envelope flap is the approach to removal.  Vestibular bone is gently removed with a bur to reveal the tooth outline (not shown).

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