28 Tooth shortening and endodontics, then extraction INITIAL PRESENTATION Malocclusion – lower canine teeth erupting into palatal mucosa, causing teeth indentations and ulceration. PATIENT DETAILS A 6-month-old, female, Great Dane….
6 Natural progression of disease INITIAL PRESENTATION Halitosis. PATIENT DETAILS A 14-month-old, neutered male whippet. CASE HISTORY The dog was seen in primary practice for a non-oral problem (suturing of…
7 Periodontitis in a cat INITIAL PRESENTATION Non-healing extraction site and ulcerated lip. PATIENT DETAILS A 7-year-old, neutered female, domestic short-haired cat. CASE HISTORY The cat had received three episodes…
37 Excessive wear INITIAL PRESENTATION Severely worn teeth. PATIENT DETAILS A 6-year-old, neutered male, cross-breed. CASE HISTORY There was no previous history of oral/dental disease or treatment. The owner was…
36 Complicated crown fracture of an immature tooth INITIAL PRESENTATION Tooth 404 fractured with exposed bleeding pulp. PATIENT DETAILS A 7-month-old, intact male, cross-breed. CASE HISTORY The dog came back…
25 Rubber toy technique and alveoloplasty INITIAL PRESENTATION Malocclusion – lower canine teeth erupting into palatal mucosa. PATIENT DETAILS A 6-month-old, male, bearded collie. CASE HISTORY The owner is active…
12 Chronic gingivostomatitis as a consequence of periodontitis and iatrogenic injuries INITIAL PRESENTATION Inappetance, drooling associated with gingivostomatitis. PATIENT DETAILS A 9-year-old, neutered female, domestic long-haired cat. CASE HISTORY There…
19 Virtually edentulous, no clinical signs of root resorption INITIAL PRESENTATION Inappetance and dysphagia. PATIENT DETAILS A 14-year-old, female, domestic short-haired cat. CASE HISTORY The cat had always had an…
4 Radiography Radiography is a vital diagnostic tool in veterinary dentistry. Radiographs are required to: • Reach a diagnosis • Plan optimal treatment • Perform certain procedures • Assess the…
