Featured Likelihood of Dentigerous Cyst Formation in Dogs Dentigerous cysts develop around unerupted teeth and can lead to destruction of surrounding bone. Discover what a prospective study found when they compared radiographic and histopathologic findings from unerupted teeth. Dentistry & Periodontology
Deciduous Maxillary Third Premolar Tooth Extraction in a Labrador Retriever Extracting the delicate roots of a fractured deciduous premolar is only made more difficult by the need to avoid damage to the underlying developing adult teeth. Discover the step-by-step path to deciduous extraction success in this procedural case. Dentistry & Periodontology Peer Reviewed
Vitality of Discolored Teeth in Dogs Intrinsic staining often means a nonvital tooth, but how reliable of an indicator is it? A prospective study examined clinical, radiographic, and histopathologic characteristics of 102 teeth to determine how likely a stained tooth is a dead one. Dentistry & Periodontology
Ozone Therapy to Prevent Plaque Formation in Dogs Ozone is an oxidizer that has the potential to disrupt bacterial cell membranes. Discover whether ozonized mineral oil shows promise as an at-home treatment to combat plaque and gingivitis formation after dental cleanings in dogs. Dentistry & Periodontology