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…

2 Occlusion Occlusion is the term used to describe how the teeth contact each other (occlude with each other). Malocclusion is an abnormality in the position of the teeth. Malocclusion…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…