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…
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…
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…
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…
3 Oral examination and recording Conscious examination yields limited information: • Gross abnormalities may be detected • Occlusal evaluation. Definitive oral examination requires general anaesthesia: • All detected abnormalities should…
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…
16 Canine chronic gingivostomatitis INITIAL PRESENTATION Halitosis and selective feeding. PATIENT DETAILS A 6-year-old, neutered male, greyhound. CASE HISTORY The dog was a retired racing greyhound. He had been with…
14 Idiopathic chronic gingivostomatitis with extraction leading to cure INITIAL PRESENTATION Inappetance and drooling. PATIENT DETAILS A 6-year-old, neutered male, domestic short-haired cat. CASE HISTORY There was no history of…
