Tag Archives: veterinary dentistry
A boxer dog with severe gingival hyperplasia
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.
Severe Periodontal Disease in a Greyhound
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 … Continue reading
Tooth Discoloration in a Dog Requiring Root Canal Therapy.
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 … Continue reading
