Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Management of multiple dental infections in a dog with diabetes mellitus.
- Journal:
- Journal of veterinary dentistry
- Year:
- 2006
- Authors:
- Van Nice, Eric
- Affiliation:
- Advanced Veterinary Specialty Group · United States
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with diabetes was having trouble with high blood sugar levels and had several broken teeth that were infected. The vet found that five of the dog's teeth had serious infections, so they removed three teeth and did two root canal treatments to fix the others. Special care was taken to manage the dog's diabetes during the surgery and recovery. After these dental procedures, the dog's blood sugar levels improved.
Abstract
A dog with diabetes mellitus was treated for multiple dental fractures and refractory hyperglycemia. Five teeth were found to have endodontic infections. Three extractions and two root canal procedures were performed to resolve these infections, resulting in improved regulation of blood glucose levels. Treatment planning included special considerations in management of diabetes in the anesthetic and perioperative periods.
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