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Mandibulectomy in a Cat
by Brett on Feb.06, 2010, under Veterinary Dental Cases
This cat presented with profound disfigurement from a rostral mandibular mass. Salvage excision and euthanasia were the options provided. The mass was excised and postoperative and next day images shown. This cat has full tongue function despite taking the mandible back to the level of the first molars at the base of the tongue. He is learning how to eat and doing quite well 3 days postop.
Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM
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Squamous cell carcinoma in a cat mandible
by Brett on Dec.15, 2009, under Veterinary Dental Cases
This middle aged cat presented with drooling and a rostral oral mass. Further evaluation revealed severe mandibular inflammation with “floating teeth” present. Radiographs reveal destruction of bone surrounding the teeth of the left mandible. The mass crosses the midline in the caudal oral cavity partially displacing the tongue. Surgical cure is not possible. Analgesic management has been instituted to provide a good quality of life until discomfort or anatomical problems warrant euthanasia.
Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM
Squamous cell carcinoma in a cat mandible
Squamous cell carcinoma in a cat mandible
Squamous cell carcinoma in a cat mandible x-ray
Periodontal Disease in a Young Cat Canine Tooth
by Brett on Dec.13, 2009, under Veterinary Dental Cases
This is a 4 year old cat with extrusion, 3 mm pockets. Radiographic changes show increased PDL space apical to the marginal bone, consistent with periodontal disease. Other teeth show no changes. Likely this cat traumatized the tooth predisposing it to periodontal changes.
Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM
Young cat with periodontal disease maxillary canine x-ray
Young cat with periodontal disease maxillary canine. Treatment was extraction.
Additional Images of the Previous Patient with Canine Tooth Resorption
by Brett on Dec.01, 2009, under Veterinary Dental Cases
This is the same patient from the prior post. This is an example of Type I tooth resorption on the mesial root and Type II resorption on the distal root.
Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM
This 3rd mandibular premolar has very subtle swelling of the gingiva distal to the crown
Radiographically you can see the periodontal ligament space on the mesial root classifying this as type I tooth resorption. This requires full root extraction. In the distal root the space is not present and bone is replacing the rooth. In this case crown reduction of more specifically here partial tooth extraction may be performed to remove tooth to the point where only bone is present. This requires extensive experience and a very high powered head surgical magnifyer to perform properly.
Tooth Resorption in the Canine Tooth of a Cat
by Brett on Nov.25, 2009, under Veterinary Dental Cases
Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM
The right mandibular canine tooth in this cat doesn't appear diseased. A close look shows a slight amount of inflammation distal in the gingival just distal to the toothMucoperiosteal flap exposure with careful dissection with a blade and feline periosteal elevator reveals the crown and allows for crown reduction with a round carbide bur.Severe destruction of tooth and the lack of a peridontal ligament space and not evidence of endodontic disease make the canine a candidate for crown amputation.Severe destruction of tooth and the lack of a peridontal ligament space and not evidence of endodontic disease make the canine a candidate for crown amputation.
Severe destruction of tooth and the lack of a peridontal ligament space and not evidence of endodontic disease make the canine a candidate for crown amputation.
The radiographic appearance following crown reduction.
- Exposure followin crown reduction.
Following closure with 5-0 monocryl
