Tag: Root canal therapy
Surgical Root Canal Therapy in a Dog
by Brett on Jun.07, 2009, under Veterinary Dental Cases
Surgical Root Canal Therapy in a Dog - Bone Graft Placement
Following MTA a synthetic bioglass was placed in the bone defect.
Surgical Root Canal Therapy in a Dog – MTA Placement
by Brett on Jun.07, 2009, under Veterinary Dental Cases
MTA Placement -
The approach in this case was to access the apex surgically, then amputate the apical 5 mm of the root. Necrotic pulp was present adjacent to the cement corresponding to the lucency in the fill. A granuloma was present in the periapical bone and was removed. A round bur was used to remove cement to allow for MTA placement.
Root canal therapy was performed in this dog 5 years prior. The right mandibular canine has a void in the apex and periapical lucency right mandibular canine.
by Brett on May.26, 2009, under Veterinary Dental Cases
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Root canal therapy was performed in this dog 5 years prior. The right mandibular canine has a void in the apex and periapical lucency right mandibular canine.
