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Gingival Hyperplasia, Ossifying Epulis and a Jaw Cyst in a Boxer Dog

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Brett

This 4 ½ year old boxer was referred for excision of gingival hyperplasia.  Both mandibular canines had gingival enlargement as did the maxillary premolars.  Treatment pending biopsy was excision with a scalpel and contouring with a #12 fluted finishing bur.  … Continue reading →

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Hard and soft palate secondary cleft puppy dog

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Brett

This 8 week old puppy presented with a cleft palate involving the hard and soft palate, also know as a secondary palatal defect.  Due to minor signs at the time the surgery was delayed until 16 weeks of age to … Continue reading →

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Generalized Tooth Wear in a Dog Attrition vs. Abrasion

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Brett

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 … Continue reading →

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