Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Treatment of an infrabony pocket in an American Eskimo dog.
- Journal:
- Journal of veterinary dentistry
- Year:
- 2004
- Authors:
- Beckman, Brett W
- Affiliation:
- Burnt Store Animal Hospital · United States
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
This case report describes the use synthetic bone graft particulate and 24% EDTA gel to treat an infrabony defect adjacent to the mandibular right first molar tooth in an American Eskimo dog. Postoperative examination 33-months following surgery showed osseous integration at the infrabony defect and restoration of the periodontal ligament space with a small refractory periodontal pocket.
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