Veterinary Dentistry Today

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.

This 7 year old boxer dog presented with severe generalized stomatitis.  CUPS lesions were also present.  The tongue had multiple raised masses with palpable densities throughout.  Biopsies were taken.  Neoplasia is suspected. 

UPDATE: Lymphoma was the diagnosis based upon histopathology.  Further staging would involve immunohistochemical stains to determine B cell vs T cell lymphoma.  Chemotherapy is an option.  This dog was humanely euthanized. 

Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM
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This 7 month old Maltipoo has a class III malocclusion with mandibular base narrow canines.  The maxillary incisors are preventing eruption of the canines.  Extraction of the maxillary incisors will allow for continued eruption (although in an abnormal location).  Radiographs show an open apex indicating further eruption is possible.

Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM
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