Surgicotherapeutic management of perio-endodontic pathologies in dogs
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Gurmeet Singh
Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bikaner-334 001 (Rajasthan)
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Mahendra Tanwar
Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bikaner-334001 (Rajasthan)
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Sakar Palecha
Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bikaner-334 001 (Rajasthan)
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K. Kachwaha
Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bikaner-334 001 (Rajasthan)
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P. Bishnoi
Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bikaner-334 001 (Rajasthan)
Keywords:
Dental scaling, Endodontics, Periodontal disease, Pulp cavity, Root canal therapyAbstract
The present study was conducted on five dogs, comprising four males and one female, to evaluate the clinical presentation, diagnostic modalities, and therapeutic management of perio-endodontic affections. All dogs were presented with a history of anorexia and halitosis. Clinical examination consistently revealed halitosis, gingivitis, dental calculus, and hypersalivation. Tooth discolouration was observed in three dogs, whereas two dogs exhibited complicated crown fractures of the canine teeth associated with pulp exposure, infection, and necrosis. Intraoral radiographic assessment using digital radiovisiography demonstrated widened pulp cavities and periapical radiolucencies in the affected teeth. Periodontal management was achieved through dental scaling in all cases. Root canal therapy was selectively performed in two dogs with fractured canine teeth and pulpal involvement. All dogs showed favourable clinical recovery without postoperative complications. The findings of this study highlight the significance of early diagnosis and comprehensive dental management in achieving successful outcomes in dogs affected with perio-endodontic lesions.
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