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Periodontal and Endodontic Disease in a Mandibular Molar in a Dog

Brett — Fri, 13 May 2011 12:52:56 +0000

Periodontal and endodontic disease in a mandibular molar in a dog is shown here. This young dog underwent a thorough prophylaxis. The technician at the hospital does the majority of the prophy’s. They have no dental radiography. We visited and took full mouth radiographs. Once completed we asked the technician to comment on the oral health. No signficiant changes were noted, however look at the radiograph. Severe periodontal bone loss is present with profound periapical lucencies indicative of endodontic disease.

This tooth looks fairly normal. Some erythema is present. Blood on the distal crown is from probing in the distal periodontal pocket.

Severe periodontal and endodontic disease is present on the radiograph. Extraction is the treatment of choice.

Severe Class III Malocclusion in a Dog – Underbite

Brett — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 16:45:47 +0000

This Scottish Terrier dog had a severe Class III malocclusion resulting in canine trauma from the maxillary intermediate incisors and lingual floor trauma from the maxillary central incisors. Extraction of the offending was resolved the traumatic occlusion.

Trauma is evident at the gingival margin from the intermediate incisors.

Extracting the intermediate incisors will allow the central incisors to dig deeper into the lingual floor making these two defects significantly worse. Extraction eliminates this concern.

Persistent Oral Pain Post Extraction in a Dog

Brett — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 18:53:27 +0000

This dog had multiple extractions done several weeks prior to presentation. Radiography revealed no changes however an at the mesial aspect of 208 and the mesial aspect of 309 demonstrated persistent inflammation despite healing of the rest of the tissue. A small remnant of crown was found at the described area of 208. Two small flecks of tartar were removed from the inflamed area at 309.

The crown remnant is seen here.

Note the small remnant of tartar to the right of the open defect.

Severe Periodontal Disease in a Greyhound

Brett — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:18:24 +0000

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 extracted and the adjacent teeth treated with EDTA and bone grafting. This dog’s pet guardian will brush daily and place a dental sealant weekly along with an antiplaque water additive. Periodic professional cleaning will be part of the preventive regimen.

Primary canine teeth root tips present bilaterally in a dog.

Brett — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:55:02 +0000

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).