European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

ROOT CANAL TREATMENT OF THE FELINE CANINE TOOTH

Dr. Tandir F., Dr. Džankovi? A., Dr. Kora? S., Dr. Hadžiabdi? N., Dr. Šalji? E., Dr. Bejdi? P.,
Dr. Hadžiomerovi? N.*

ABSTRACT

Tooth fractures are very common in dogs and cats. The most commonly fractured teeth are the canines and the fracture occur mostly as the result of trauma. The majority of tooth fractures are accompanied by open canine teeth with the exposure of the pulp. To prevent other problems such as pulpitis it is important to start treatment as soon as possible. In this case treatment plan included root canal therapy followed by direct permanent coronal restoration. The obturation was perform with master gutta-percha cone and the appropriate amount of a sealer. The treatment was successfully completed with composite restoration allowing tissue preservation, enables retention and acceptable esthetic appearance.

Keywords: canine tooth, endodontic, root canal.