This dog was treated with antibiotics only to have the abscess recur over the weeks prior to presentation. The tooth and gum tissue looks fairly normal. The x-ray shows a decrease in the periapical bone density on the fourth premolar. The right first molar has an obvious periapical lucency on the palatal root. Those two teeth and the second molar were extracted.
This dog was treated with antibiotics only to have the abscess recur over the weeks prior to presentation. The tooth and gum tissue looks fairly normal. The x-ray shows a decrease in the periapical bone density on the fourth premolar. The right first molar has an obvious periapical lucency on the palatal root. Those two teeth and the second molar were extracted. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM
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This patient had what appears to be a normal right mandibular canine tooth. The left mandibular canine was fractured with pulp exposure. The radiograph shows root resorption and a large pulp cavity with a periapical lucency. Periapical changes are also present on the right mandibular canine tooth. The final root canal procedure, the crown prep and crown placement are demonstrated.
Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM
This middle aged cat presented with drooling and a rostral oral mass. Further evaluation revealed severe mandibular inflammation with “floating teeth” present. Radiographs reveal destruction of bone surrounding the teeth of the left mandible. The mass crosses the midline in the caudal oral cavity partially displacing the tongue. Surgical cure is not possible. Analgesic management has been instituted to provide a good quality of life until discomfort or anatomical problems warrant euthanasia.
Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM
This is a 4 year old cat with extrusion, 3 mm pockets. Radiographic changes show increased PDL space apical to the marginal bone, consistent with periodontal disease. Other teeth show no changes. Likely this cat traumatized the tooth predisposing it to periodontal changes.
Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM
This is the same patient from the prior post. This is an example of Type I tooth resorption on the mesial root and Type II resorption on the distal root.
Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM
