Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pet with a maxillary canine tooth injury - what to do?
By Edstrom, Emily J et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary dentistry·2015·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Traumatic Intrusion of a Maxillary Canine Tooth: 3 Cases.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
This study looked at three pets—two dogs and one cat—who had a serious dental issue where a maxillary canine tooth (the long tooth in the upper jaw) was pushed into the gum due to trauma. Intrusive tooth injuries can lead to complications like damage to the tooth root and surrounding bone, which can make treatment more complicated. The pets were examined both physically and with X-rays to assess the damage, and the decision was made to surgically remove the affected tooth. The report highlights that the success of treatment can depend on how severe the injury is and how developed the tooth's root is. Overall, the surgical extraction was performed to address the problem.
Abstract
Of the six recognized types of tooth luxation injuries, intrusion generally carries the most guarded long-term prognosis due to the high risk of complications, including root resorption, ankylosis, marginal bone loss, and pulp canal obliteration or necrosis. The degree of traumatic intrusion and stage of root development affects the outcome and treatment planning. This report describes the clinical history, oral and radiographic examination findings, and rationale for surgical extraction in 2 dogs and 1 cat with traumatic intrusion of a maxillary canine tooth.
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