Pet Prosthodontics
Atlanta Veterinary Dentistry – Sandy Springs, Atlanta GA
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- 8097 Roswell Road, Building F · Atlanta, GA 30350
- Call 404‑464‑5510 to schedule an appointment (Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 5 PM).
Board‑certified specialists Dr. Brett Beckman & Dr. Jennifer Alterman provide advanced dentistry and oral‑surgery care for dogs and cats across Metro Atlanta.
Meet Your Atlanta Board‑Certified Veterinary Dentists
Dr. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM – the only veterinarian worldwide dual‑certified in both veterinary dentistry and pain management – brings 30+ years of specialty experience and trains clinicians globally.
Dr. Jennifer Alterman, DVM, DAVDC brings over a decade of advanced clinical experience in dentistry and oral surgery, combining specialty training with a passion for teaching to deliver the highest standard of dental care for your pet.
Crowns (caps) are placed on teeth in dogs to protect the tooth, restoration on the tooth or both.
Barack fractured his left lower canine tooth. A root canal was required to remove the dying pulp and the fracture site restored. A crown was used to protect the seal at the fracture site.
Many of our patients are law enforcement canines who detect bombs, drugs or help their officer/trainers apprehend criminals.
Some patients chew fences or crates and wear the back portion of the canine teeth making them prime for fracture. ¾ crowns are placed in these dogs to prevent further wear and eventual fracture.
Although crowns look menacing or cool, depending on your perspective, they are placed solely for tooth or restoration protection.