Monthly Archives: February 2012

A 6-year-old miniature poodle presented with a 3 month history of jaw chattering.   No gross findings are detectable in this view. Response to antibiotics prescribed by the referring vet was minimal. No other significant history exists. Evaluate the mandibular … Continue reading →

A large breed dog presented for a periodontal cleaning. During a periodontal examination how many surfaces of the tooth should be evaluated with a periodontal probe? Answer: Minimally 6 surfaces should be probed (mesial-buccal, buccal, distal-buccal, distal-lingual, lingual, mesial-lingual) by … Continue reading →

This dsh cat had a chronic nasal discharge.  Oral exam demonstrated a fractured right maxillary canine tooth (tooth 104).  Radiographs show a large pulp cavity and a diffuse periapical lucency extending from the distal portion of the tooth apex.  Extraction … Continue reading →