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Treating traumatic injuries of canine teeth in cats
Author(s) -
Oxford Matthew
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
in practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.211
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 2042-7689
pISSN - 0263-841X
DOI - 10.1136/inp.m886
Subject(s) - cats , medicine , dentistry , incidence (geometry) , tooth fracture , permanent teeth , physics , optics
Background Cats frequently suffer dental trauma to their canine teeth, as a result of road traffic accidents, falls or fights with other animals. However, there is limited veterinary literature about the incidence and treatment options for such injuries. Aim of the article This article outlines how to treat traumatic injuries of canine teeth in cats by using endodontic or extraction techniques.