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Periodontal and Endodontic Disease in a Mandibular Molar in a Dog

Brett — Fri, 13 May 2011 12:52:56 +0000

Periodontal and endodontic disease in a mandibular molar in a dog is shown here. This young dog underwent a thorough prophylaxis. The technician at the hospital does the majority of the prophy’s. They have no dental radiography. We visited and took full mouth radiographs. Once completed we asked the technician to comment on the oral health. No signficiant changes were noted, however look at the radiograph. Severe periodontal bone loss is present with profound periapical lucencies indicative of endodontic disease.

This tooth looks fairly normal. Some erythema is present. Blood on the distal crown is from probing in the distal periodontal pocket.

Severe periodontal and endodontic disease is present on the radiograph. Extraction is the treatment of choice.

Severe Class III Malocclusion in a Dog – Underbite

Brett — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 16:45:47 +0000

This Scottish Terrier dog had a severe Class III malocclusion resulting in canine trauma from the maxillary intermediate incisors and lingual floor trauma from the maxillary central incisors. Extraction of the offending was resolved the traumatic occlusion.

Trauma is evident at the gingival margin from the intermediate incisors.

Extracting the intermediate incisors will allow the central incisors to dig deeper into the lingual floor making these two defects significantly worse. Extraction eliminates this concern.

Normal Incisors? NOT!

Brett — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:54:33 +0000

This is a commonly encountered problem when full mouth radiography is utilized. These incisors look normal however there is tremendous bone loss on radiographs. Extractions, bone contouring, aveolar debridement, tissue contouring and closure is the treatment.

Periodontal Disease and Anesthetic Risks in Veterinary Dentistry Client Education Video

Brett — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 13:34:17 +0000

Root Resorption in a Dog Precludes Root Canal

Brett — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 13:04:43 +0000

This maxillary fourth premolar in this dog was fractured a few years prior to presentation. You can see that the pulp cavity is exposed but there is still substantial crown left. Radiographically however there is tooth resorption visible in the distal and mesial roots precluding root canal therapy.