Canine Dentistry: Chipped, Broken, and Abscessed Teeth, OH MY!

Learning objectives for this lecture include knowing normal tooth anatomy and endodontic pathology; understanding the difference between a complicated and uncomplicated tooth crown fracture; and, the rationale for recommending root canal therapy or vital pulp therapy (pulp capping) for fractured teeth; and extraction in cases of tooth abscessation. Case-based examples will be provided to highlight patient management including how to perform vital pulp therapy step-by-step and emergency management of luxated and avulsed teeth. The pathogenesis of discolored teeth will be reviewed along with treatment recommendations.

After this lecture, delegates will know:

• Know the difference between complicated and uncomplicated crown fracture
• Know how to treat recently fractured teeth
• Know how to perform vital tooth therapy
• Know tooth trauma that qualifies for root canal
• Know how to diagnose and treat abscessed teeth