Iatrogenic malocclusion

30 Iatrogenic malocclusion







ORAL EXAMINATION – CONSCIOUS


This was a boisterous dog that did not cooperate sufficiently for thorough oral examination, but findings on cursory examination were as follows:















ORAL EXAMINATION – UNDER GENERAL ANAESTHETIC


While occlusion is best assessed in the conscious animal, in cases that are not amenable to conscious occlusal evaluation, it needs to be performed under general anaesthesia. The tongue needs to be folded caudally during the evaluation so as not to interfere with normal jaw closure. Pharyngotomy intubation rather than orotracheal intubation is useful when occlusal evaluation is required.


A thorough oral and dental examination, including investigating periodontal parameters, was performed. All findings were noted on the dental record sheet.


In summary, examination under general anaesthesia identified the following:








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