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extraction, but the application of endodontic treatments from humans and brachydont species has resulted in endodontic treatments of equine incisors becoming an alternative treatment option, preserving the teeth. 6 Traditional orthograde endodontic
Surgical endodontic treatment entails an apicoectomy, which is the resection of the most apical portion of the root of a tooth, débridement of the diseased periapical tissues, and retrograde filling of the apical pulp cavity. This procedure was
Abstract
Objective—To evaluate results of root canal treatment in dogs.
Design—Retrospective study.
Sample Population—127 tooth roots in 64 dogs.
Procedure—Radiographs obtained before surgery, immediately after surgery, and during follow-up examinations after surgery were evaluated by 2 individuals. Treatment was considered successful if the periodontal ligament space was normal and possible preoperative root resorption, if present, had ceased. Treatment was considered to show no evidence of failure if possible preoperative root resorption had ceased but a preexisting periapical lesion had remained the same or only decreased in size and not complete resolved. Treatment was considered to have failed if a periapical lesion or root resorption developed subsequent to endodontic treatment, if a preexisting periapical lesion had increased in size, or if possible preoperative root resorption appeared to continue after endodontic treatment.
Results—Follow-up time ranged from 1 to 60 months (mean, 13 months). Treatment was classified as successful for 87 (69%) roots, as showing no evidence of failure for 33 (26%) roots, and as having failed for 7 (6%) roots. The success rate was lower for canine teeth than for maxillary fourth premolar teeth. Roots with a preexisting periapical lucency or preexisting root resorption had lower success rates. The use of intracanal medication and the method and quality of obturation were not associated with outcome.
Conclusions and Clinical Relevance—Results suggest that root canal treatment offers a viable option for salvage of periodontally sound but endodontically diseased teeth in dogs. (J Am Vet Med Assoc 2002;220:775–780)
generalized abrasion of the mass was noted. An apparent endodontic access site was identified on the right mandibular canine tooth; the coronal restoration was missing, and obturation material was exposed. The client was unaware of endodontic treatment of this
development are the endodontic treatments in horses. Endodontic treatments aim at preserving instead of extracting affected teeth. For the first time, a clinical study on endodontic treatments in equine incisors is published. du Toit and Pearce 11 present
). Complications included incontinence, reobstruction, and stent migration. Sixteen of the 17 owners were satisfied with the outcome. See page 1627 Outcome of surgical endodontic treatment in dogs Surgical endodontic treatment may be a viable option
studies was guided by the European Society of Endodontology's quality guidelines for endodontic treatment 7 , 8 and previous studies on assessment of radiographic outcome of RCT in dogs 6 and cats. 10 There is a lack of standardization in radiographic
Endodontics is a discipline within the field of dentistry aimed at prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions and injuries of the dental pulp and periapical tissues. 1–3 Endodontic treatment allows preservation of teeth with pulp disease
. Treatment and Outcome The horse was sedated, and endodontic treatment of the affected tooth was performed. In addition, odontoplasty was performed on the occlusal surface of the fractured tooth to temporarily take it out of occlusion and reduce the
the tooth was nonvital was a slightly wider pulp canal, compared with that of the right mandibular canine tooth. Treatment and Outcome Orthograde endodontic treatment of the left mandibular canine tooth was performed, and the left mandibular
