Clinical case
Retained teeth in a 5-year-old Chihuahua
Chihuahua · 5 years · dog
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Owner's complaint
Presented with retained deciduous (temporary) teeth, heavy calculus deposits, bad breath and discomfort while eating.
Examination findings
Examination revealed retained deciduous teeth, calculus deposits and signs of discomfort.
Dental radiography
Full-mouth dental radiography revealed diseased and unerupted teeth.
Diagnosis
Retained teeth, calculus deposits, discomfort while chewing.
Why this method was chosen
COHAT with extraction of the retained deciduous and unerupted teeth was chosen on clinical grounds.
Treatment steps
- ✓COHAT under anaesthesia
- ✓Dental radiography
- ✓Scaling and polishing
- ✓Extraction of deciduous and unerupted teeth
Outcome
Healthy bite, comfortable eating
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