Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Endodontic treatment for a discolored upper canine tooth in a dog
By Thatcher, Graham·Published in Veterinary Record Case Reports·2019·Department of Surgical Sciences University of Wisconsin Madison School of Veterinary Medicine Madison Wisconsin USA, United States·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Endodontics: standard endodontic treatment of a discolored maxillary canine tooth in a dog
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with a discolored left upper canine tooth was brought in for treatment due to pulpitis, which is inflammation of the tooth's inner tissue. If left untreated, this condition can lead to serious issues like infections and tooth loss. The veterinarian performed endodontic treatment, which helped alleviate the dog's pain and aimed to save the tooth. After the procedure, the dog's tooth was preserved, and the discoloration was addressed, improving its overall dental health.
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Abstract
Pulpitis and subsequent pulp necrosis results in tissue degradation by‐products causing staining of the dentin.This is a common cause of localised intrinsic staining of the teeth. Reversible pulpitis is a condition of pulpal inflammation in which the pulp can be returned to the normal state if the cause of the pulpitis is treated or removed; however, if this is not achieved, the condition will progress to irreversible pulpitis and pulp necrosis. If left untreated, a tooth with pulp necrosis can result in periapical abscess, radicular cyst, granuloma, fistula, osteomyelitis, pathological fracture, periodontal disease and tooth loss. The treatment options for a tooth with pulp necrosis include endodontic or exodontic therapy. The purpose of endodontic therapy is to alleviate pain and to treat or prevent inflammation and infection in order to preserve the tooth function. This case report describes the endodontic treatment of a discolored left maxillary canine tooth in a dog.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1136/vetreccr-2018-000776