Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog's gum cleft by upper canine tooth fixed with surgery
By Rawlinson, Jennifer E & Reiter, Alexander M·Published in Journal of veterinary dentistry·2005·Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Repair of a gingival cleft associated with a maxillary canine tooth in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A dog with a gum cleft near its upper left canine tooth underwent surgery to repair the issue. The veterinarian performed several procedures, including removing unhealthy tissue and placing a bone graft to support the area. After the surgery, follow-up exams showed that the gum healed well, with no signs of infection or pockets around the tooth. X-rays confirmed that the bone graft integrated properly, and the dog's dental health improved significantly over the following months.
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Abstract
This case report describes repair of a gingival cleft located on the labial aspect of the maxillary left canine tooth in a client-owned dog. Multiple procedures were performed including elevation of a pedicle flap, granulation tissue removal, alveoloplasty and root planing, and placement of an osteoconductive bone graft material. The surgical site was closed with a laterally repositioned flap. Postoperative examinations were performed at 2 and 3-weeks without chemical restraint and at 3 and 10-months postoperatively under general anesthesia. At the 10-month postoperative examination, a broad band of gingiva surrounded the maxillary left canine tooth, and probing revealed absence of periodontal pockets. Intraoral dental radiographs indicated maintenance of alveolar bone height and incorporation of the bone graft material into alveolar bone.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16494271/