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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
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 … Continue reading
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Tagged dog, Extraction, Primary canine roots, retained roots, root tips
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Tooth Discoloration in a Dog Requiring Root Canal Therapy.
This dog belongs to a local law enforcement agency in Atlanta. The officer astutely noticed the discoloration of the canine tooth. Any tooth that is discolored intrinsically as this one is should have root canal therapy or be extracted. The … Continue reading
