Tag: veterinary dentistry
A boxer dog with severe gingival hyperplasia
by Brett on Jul.31, 2010, under Veterinary Dental Cases
This middle aged boxer has severe generalized gingival hyperplasia. Treatment involved excision of excessive tissue via gingivectomy with a scalpel followed by gingivoplasty with a #6 fluted bur on a high speed handpiece.
Postoperative Image
Severe Periodontal Disease in a Greyhound
by Brett on Jun.25, 2010, under Veterinary Dental Cases
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 extracted and the adjacent teeth treated with EDTA and bone grafting. This dog’s pet guardian will brush daily and place a dental sealant weekly along with an antiplaque water additive. Periodic professional cleaning will be part of the preventive regimen.
Tooth Discoloration in a Dog Requiring Root Canal Therapy.
by Brett on Mar.21, 2010, under Veterinary Dental Cases
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.
Update on Severe Stomatitis, CUPS and Tongue Masses in a Boxer Dog
by Brett on Feb.23, 2010, under Veterinary Dental Cases
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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Class III Malocclusion with Mandibular Base Narrow Canines in a Maltipoo Dog with Maxillary Incisors Preventing Mandibular Canine Eruption
by Brett on Feb.13, 2010, under Veterinary Dental Cases
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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