Craig Cirelli Webboard User Reg: 07-30-2009
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Hi,
Wanted to know if anyone here has experience getting their dog's tooth / teeth crowned after a break. From what I hear this injury is fairly common, especially if the dog is doing any serious and/or regular bite work.
I'm asking because I have a 3 year old GSD that cracked his lower-right canine last spring. It was root-canaled immediately, and my vet-dentist said he wasn't beating up on it (examined it after 3 mos.).
I'm just wondering mainly - how reliable / sturdy are the crown replacements? I don't plan on doing serious bite work with my boy - just basic retrieves for obedience. I do use tugs as a reward on a regular basis, but nothing near the level of a K9 or Schutzhund dog as far as tug intensity goes.
I was told it wasn't absolutely necessary, but I'm considering it to protect what is left of his tooth (which I am told, because it is now a dead tooth, will weaken over time).
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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My granddog Milo, a Border Terrier, had it done when he was 2, at Tufts. He is now 13. It has held up beautifully. It was spendy, but for a two-year-old, it seemed worth it. I'd say it was.
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One of my dogs had a crown installed on a molar about a month ago. Slab fracture, no pulp exposed, no root canal, opted for the crown to protect the tooth. The dentist warned against giving her hard bones (chicken backs/necks fine). She said in their experience the dogs that come back with crowns missing usually chewed their way out of crates or otherwise bit very hard on inappropriate items.
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Thanks everyone, sorry for the belated reply. I am going to have Rocco fitted for the crown next week. It'll be put on in September, I'll post some before & after photos here too.
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Broken Lower Canine - Crown?
#287768 - 07/26/2010 02:08 PM 
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