Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dentigerous cyst treated in 6-month-old Siamese cat's upper canine
By Gioso, Marco Antônio & Carvalho, Vanessa Graciela Gomes·Published in Journal of veterinary dentistry·2003·Department of Surgery, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Maxillary dentigerous cyst in a cat.
Plain-English summary
A 6-month-old Siamese cat was brought in for a dental issue involving a cyst near its right canine tooth. The veterinarian removed the baby tooth and cleaned out the cyst, but left the permanent tooth in place, which was a bit loose after surgery. Six months later, the cat's tooth was developing normally, with no signs of further problems. Although the tooth had an unusual shape, it was still functional and looked acceptable.
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Abstract
A dentigerous cyst was diagnosed in the right rostral maxilla of a 6-month-old Siamese cat affecting the maxillary right canine tooth. The deciduous maxillary right canine tooth was extracted and the dentigerous cyst wall was curetted. The permanent tooth was not removed, however it was mobile following the surgical procedure. Examination 6-months following surgery indicated appropriate development of the tooth with no mobility or periodontal pocket formation. The maxillary right canine tooth had an abnormal shape but was functional with an acceptable appearance.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12751298/