Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with fractured canine tooth developed nose fistula and infection
By van Foreest, Andries·Published in Tijdschrift voor diergeneeskunde·2005·Dierenkliniek Pietersberg·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [Fractures of the canines require attention].
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Plain-English summary
An 18-month-old dog had a small fracture in one of its canine teeth that went unnoticed. By the time the dog was 6 years old, a sore spot appeared on its nose, prompting a visit to the vet. X-rays showed an infection around the tooth root, which was treated successfully. This case highlights the importance of addressing even minor dental fractures in dogs to prevent serious complications later on.
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Abstract
Hardly any attention was paid to a barely visible fracture of a canine tooth (104) in an 18-month-old dog. When the dog was 6-years old, a fistulous opening was seen on the bridge of the nose. A year later, radiography revealed a periapical process. The investigations performed and treatment given are described, as is the correct way to handle fractures of the canines.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15709622/