The key to identifying missing teeth is to have a good comprehension of normal dentition (the number and placement of primary and secondary teeth in the dog and cat). Please enjoy the video to the left which shows why identifying missing teeth can be vital to preventing jaw fractures.
Treatment of dentigerous cysts, like the one diagnosed in the video to the left, involves a mucogingival-periosteal flap to remove the impacted tooth, complete removal of the cyst lining, curettage, osteoplasty, and potential bone implant, depending on the size of the bony defect.
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