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Hi, Thank you for signing me up on the blog. I been diagnosing dental disease daily and recommending treatments with true conviction. I even did a cat extraction! I actually had an interesting case today and I was wondering if anything can be done with orthodontics to help him. Or whether he will need extractions. Cody presented for his neuter today and on oral exam I noted: 1. Underbite 2. The left maxilla is longer than the right. 3. The left upper incisors are pressing on the lower gingiva and creating depressions. (please see attached pictures) Thank you, Joanne Gonzalez Town and Country Animal Hospital |
Following root planing, dentinal bonding and debridement the mucosa was moved to oppose the right canine. The left side was left to granulate and reepithelialize in hopes of saving at least the left canine tooth and possibly both.
Erosion of the gingiva and mucosa on the lingual floor in this 14 year old daschund secondary to periodonal disease. This defect was packed with food, hair and debris.