Thursday, October 22, 2009

Response to the Question Concerning the Dog with a Class III Malocclusion (Underbite) with Incisors Causing Lingual Floor Trauma

Hi Dr. Gonzalez,
     Glad to hear from you.  The approach to this case is one of selective extractions to eliminate the trauma caused by the maxillary incisors digging holes in the floor of the oral cavity.  The central 101, 201 and the intermediate 102, 202 incisors should be extracted.  Once complete extubate with caution and check to ensure that that lateral incisors are not hitting the canines.  If they are then extract those as well.  Keep up the good work.
Take care,
Brett

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