Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
X-ray changes and treatment for tooth resorption type 2 in cats
By Mihaljevic, Susann-Yvonne et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary dentistry·2012·Clinic for Small Animal Medicine, Germany·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Radiographic changes associated with tooth resorption type 2 in cats.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat with tooth pain was found to have tooth resorption type 2, a condition where the tooth structure breaks down. The veterinarian monitored the cat's teeth over time and noted changes in the affected teeth. The best treatment for this issue was found to be crown amputation, which helped relieve the cat's discomfort. After the procedure, the cat was more comfortable and showed improvement.
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Abstract
The aim of this retrospective study was to follow the progression of radiographic changes in intentionally retained roots of teeth affected with tooth resorption type 2 in cats. Emphasis was placed on assessment of degree of resorption as well as the occurrence of inflammatory changes in tooth roots. The results confirm that crown amputation is an adequate treatment in cats for teeth affected by type 2 resorption.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22792857/