The difficult and often unpredictable task of performing root canal treatment with hand instruments is being replaced with motorized LSX® nickel-titanium instruments (Fig. 1). These instruments were specifically developed for the veterinary dentist to use when treating canine and feline patients and they have enhanced the efficiency and effectiveness of root canal treatment.
Because LSX instruments [...]
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Revolutionary Root Canal Treatment
June 2, 2009May Newsletter
May 14, 2007
Chronic Ulcerative Paradental Stomatitis
Chronic ulcerative paradental stomatitis (CUPS) is a form of periodontal disease that causes red, raised, ulcerated lesions in the buccal or labial mucosa where it rests against the teeth. Any area of the buccal or labial mucosa may be involved, however, most of these lesions are found in the area of the [...]
March Newsletter
March 7, 2007
Fractured Teeth
Fractured teeth are usually caused by either trauma to the head and mouth or from pets chewing on hard objects such as bones. Often fractured teeth go unnoticed by the owners unless they observe the injury causing the fracture. Veterinarians and technicians often find fractured teeth when performing oral examinations and dental treatment.
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