This cat had been hit by a car years ago. As you can see in the photo it had areas in the lower right mandible where the… Read more “Retained roots in the mouth of a cat”
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Why I recommend full mouth x-rays…
This tooth has a gnarly hooked root. It would be difficult to extract without taking an x ray first! This poor cat had an air rifle bullet… Read more “Why I recommend full mouth x-rays…”
A case of a canine tooth (304) that died before 12 months old.
The owner made an appointment to see the referring vet because 304 (lower left canine) had become a dark grey colour. The 3 year old dog, was… Read more “A case of a canine tooth (304) that died before 12 months old.”
Interesting case of possible trauma to a canine
This dog was sent as a referral for possible trauma to the upper canine tooth 204. As you can see in the photo, there is a crack… Read more “Interesting case of possible trauma to a canine”
Dentigerous Cyst
In this case a dentigerous cyst has formed around an unerupted supernumerary tooth (an extra 405) in a 7 year old dog. This has caused bone loss… Read more “Dentigerous Cyst”
Crown reduction and vital pulpotomy
As you can see, this dog has trauma to the upper palate where the lower right canine tooth 404 is causing a 5mm indent. Food and other… Read more “Crown reduction and vital pulpotomy”
Dental presentation “Periodontal Disease overview and Five Common Referral Cases by Janine for veterinarians and vet nurses
View this link for the 45 minute slide presentation by Janine titled Periodontal Disease overview and five common referral cases.
Case example – gingivostomatitis in a cat
This 10 year old DSH cat was referred to me for severe gingivostomatitis. Blood work showed it was FIV/FeLV negative with normal CBC and Biochemistry results. Biopsy… Read more “Case example – gingivostomatitis in a cat”
Extraction of an unerupted permanent mandibular canine tooth
This case was referred to me because the permanent left mandibular canine tooth (304) had not erupted into the mouth. X-ray from the referring vet revealed it… Read more “Extraction of an unerupted permanent mandibular canine tooth”
