Veterinary Dentistry Today » radiograph http://veterinarydentistry.net/blog Sharing Thoughts & Information Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:44:31 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Tooth Discoloration in a Dog Requiring Root Canal Therapy. http://veterinarydentistry.net/blog/2010/03/21/tooth-discoloration-in-a-dog-requiring-root-canal-therapy/ http://veterinarydentistry.net/blog/2010/03/21/tooth-discoloration-in-a-dog-requiring-root-canal-therapy/#comments Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:45:58 +0000 Brett http://veterinarydentistry.net/blog/?p=375 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 pulp is dead or in the process of dying and will cause problems with bone destruction at the root apex (tip)  Notice the wide periodontal ligament space associated with this tooth radiographically.  The obturation material consisted of a simplifil plug and Guttaflow.

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]]> http://veterinarydentistry.net/blog/2010/03/21/tooth-discoloration-in-a-dog-requiring-root-canal-therapy/feed/ 6 Root canal and crown prep for canine tooth in a dog http://veterinarydentistry.net/blog/2009/12/16/root-canal-and-crown-prep-for-canine-tooth-in-a-dog/ http://veterinarydentistry.net/blog/2009/12/16/root-canal-and-crown-prep-for-canine-tooth-in-a-dog/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:32:25 +0000 Brett http://veterinarydentistry.net/blog/2009/12/16/root-canal-and-crown-prep-for-canine-tooth-in-a-dog/

This patient had what appears to be a normal right mandibular canine tooth.  The left mandibular canine was fractured with pulp exposure. The radiograph shows root resorption and a large pulp cavity with a periapical lucency.  Periapical changes are also present on the right mandibular canine tooth.  The final root canal procedure, the crown prep and crown placement are demonstrated.

 

 

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The right mandibular canine (top) has a smaller pulp cavity than the left. Periapical lucencies are present on both. The left canine is undergoing apical root resorption as well. The left tooth had exposed necrotic pulp.

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Although the right canine is fine on gross examination the pulp on this tooth is also necrotic.

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Root canal therapy is the treament of choice.

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The tooth is prepared with a chamfer margin and a detailed impression made and sent to the lab from crown fabrication.

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A cast metal alloy crown is placed at the next visit to complete the procedure.

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]]> http://veterinarydentistry.net/blog/2009/12/16/root-canal-and-crown-prep-for-canine-tooth-in-a-dog/feed/ 0 Fistula in a Dog Associated with the maxillary fourth premolar abscess http://veterinarydentistry.net/blog/2009/12/10/fistula-in-a-dog-associated-with-the-maxillary-fourth-premolar-abscess/ http://veterinarydentistry.net/blog/2009/12/10/fistula-in-a-dog-associated-with-the-maxillary-fourth-premolar-abscess/#comments Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:52:18 +0000 Brett http://veterinarydentistry.net/blog/2009/12/10/fistula-in-a-dog-associated-with-the-maxillary-fourth-premolar-abscess/

 This dog has a fistula associated with the left maxillary fourth premolar tooth. 

 

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The pulp is exposed and the tooth is non-viable in the middle aged dog

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The fistula can be seen associated with the distal root

fistula; abscess; 208; fourth maxillary premolar; radiograph; x-ray; dog

The bone loss is evident and the apical portion of the root is resorbing

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The radigraph demonstrates the lucencies in the bone

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Post-operative view with bone contouring

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]]> http://veterinarydentistry.net/blog/2009/12/10/fistula-in-a-dog-associated-with-the-maxillary-fourth-premolar-abscess/feed/ 0 Generalized Tooth Wear in a Dog Attrition vs. Abrasion http://veterinarydentistry.net/blog/2009/11/13/generalized-tooth-wear-in-a-pit-bull-attrition-vs-abrasion/ http://veterinarydentistry.net/blog/2009/11/13/generalized-tooth-wear-in-a-pit-bull-attrition-vs-abrasion/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:45:38 +0000 Brett http://veterinarydentistry.net/blog/2009/11/13/generalized-tooth-wear-in-a-pit-bull-attrition-vs-abrasion/ This is a Pit Bull rescue and foster that presented for evaluation last week.  Note the severe generalized wear.  The wear is due to abrasion (tooth on anything but other teeth) vs attrition tooth on tooth) All of the teeth were worn with multiple teeth severely affected.  The right mandibular first molar and the right maxillary fourth upper premolar were the most severely affected and causing the most pain and were extracted.  Multiple additional teeth are causing pain and must be addressed at a separate visit due to finances.  We are blessed with those that take on these burdens for the sake of our abused and unfortunate pets.
Generalized Tooth Wear in a Dog Attrition vs. Abrasion

Generalized Tooth Wear in a Dog Attrition vs. Abrasion

Generalized Tooth Wear in a Dog Attrition vs. Abrasion

Generalized Tooth Wear in a Dog Attrition vs. Abrasion

Generalized Tooth Wear in a Dog Attrition vs. Abrasion

Generalized Tooth Wear in a Dog Attrition vs. Abrasion

Radiograph or X-ray of a Dog with Generalized Tooth Wear Attrition vs. Abrasion

Radiograph or X-ray of a Dog with Generalized Tooth Wear Attrition vs. Abrasion

Radiograph or X-ray of a Dog with Generalized Tooth Wear Attrition vs. Abrasion

Radiograph or X-ray of a Dog with Generalized Tooth Wear Attrition vs. Abrasion

IMG 1966 Generalized Tooth Wear in a Dog Attrition vs. Abrasion

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