Veterinary Dentistry Dental Case

Pet Prosthodontics (Crown Therapy)

Pet Prosthodontics - Crown Therapy in Dog

Crowns (caps) are placed on teeth in dogs to protect the tooth, restoration on the tooth or both.


Pet Prosthodontics - Crown Therapy in Dog Tooth

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.


Pet Prosthodontics - Crown Therapy in Dog Tooth

Many of our patients are law enforcement canines who detect bombs, drugs or help their officer/trainers apprehend criminals.


Pet Prosthodontics - Crown Therapy in Dog Tooth

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.

Pet Prosthodontics - Crown Therapy in Dog Tooth

Although crowns look menacing or cool, depending on your perspective, they are placed solely for tooth or restoration protection.


Atlanta Veterinary Dentistry

Atlanta Veterinary Dentistry