SMALL ANIMAL
Clinical lesions and signs of discomfort
20 Clinical lesions and signs of discomfort INITIAL PRESENTATION Cavities at the buccal aspects of several teeth. PATIENT DETAILS A 5-year-old, female, domestic short-haired cat. CASE HISTORY The cat had…
Systemic effects of periodontitis
9 Systemic effects of periodontitis INITIAL PRESENTATION Ten-month history of a progressively worsening cough. PATIENT DETAILS A 12-year-old, neutered male, Yorkshire terrier. CASE HISTORY The dog was being treated for…
Extraction of permanent teeth
29 Extraction of permanent teeth INITIAL PRESENTATION Malocclusion – long upper jaw resulting in a relative mandibular brachygnathia. PATIENT DETAILS A 7-month-old, female, weimaraner. CASE HISTORY The owner was concerned…
Complicated crown fracture with periapical disease
33 Complicated crown fracture with periapical disease INITIAL PRESENTATION Bilateral swelling on the ventral border of the mandible. PATIENT DETAILS A 3-year-old, neutered male, German shepherd. CASE HISTORY An extremely…
Iatrogenic tooth damage
35 Iatrogenic tooth damage INITIAL PRESENTATION Swelling of the left rostral mandible and a draining fistula at the ventral border of the left rostral mandible. PATIENT DETAILS A 6-year-old, neutered…
Uncomplicated crown fracture with periapical complications
32 Uncomplicated crown fracture with periapical complications INITIAL PRESENTATION No presenting signs. PATIENT DETAILS A 9-year-old, neutered female, springer cross. CASE HISTORY This case was seen as a new client…
Enamel dysplasia
38 Enamel dysplasia INITIAL PRESENTATION Discoloured teeth and defective enamel. PATIENT DETAILS A 6-year-old, neutered female, Shetland sheepdog. CASE HISTORY The permanent teeth appeared normal when they erupted. However, within…
Tooth shortening and endodontics, then extraction
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….
Natural progression of disease
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…
