Rubber toy technique and alveoloplasty
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…
Chronic gingivostomatitis as a consequence of periodontitis and iatrogenic injuries
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…
Virtually edentulous, no clinical signs of root resorption
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…
Radiography
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…
Iatrogenic injuries
10 Iatrogenic injuries INITIAL PRESENTATION Mandibular fracture. PATIENT DETAILS A 10-year-old, neutered male, shih-tzu. CASE HISTORY The dog was referred to us for management of an iatrogenic jaw fracture that…
Interceptive extractions
24 Interceptive extractions INITIAL PRESENTATION No presenting signs. PATIENT DETAILS An 8-week-old, male, German shepherd. CASE HISTORY I saw this dog when I was working in general practice. He was…
Persistent primary teeth
23 Persistent primary teeth INITIAL PRESENTATION Persistent primary teeth and developing malocclusion. PATIENT DETAILS A 20-week-old, female, Yorkshire terrier. CASE HISTORY The owner was concerned that ‘she has too many…
Tooth shortening and endodontic therapy
27 Tooth shortening and endodontic therapy INITIAL PRESENTATION Inability to close mouth. PATIENT DETAILS An 11-month-old, male, bearded collie. CASE HISTORY The owner was concerned that the dog didn’t seem…
Multiple tooth and jaw fracture
34 Multiple tooth and jaw fracture INITIAL PRESENTATION Hesitation and anxiety about bite work, and multiple fractured teeth. PATIENT DETAILS A 6-year-old, intact male, German shepherd, working police dog. CASE…
