Figure 7. A right lateral view of the permanent dentition of a 3-year-old whippet showing normal occlusion with interdigitation of the opposing permanent canines and lateral incisors.

Why, when and how to successfully extract a deciduous tooth

In normal circumstances, deciduous teeth are only present in a puppy's mouth for a few months. These teeth are fully developed at birth and begin to erupt at around 4 weeks of age, starting with the...

Figure 1. A pedicle flap with releasing incisions on the caudal aspect of the mandibular 3rd incisor and then mesial to the 1st mandibular premolar. The distal releasing incision extends obliquely along the caudal border of the labial frenulum (indicated by the green arrow).

Extraction of the mandibular canine tooth in dogs

The tooth has a long root, and extensive alveolectomy is often required to facilitate the extraction. A pedicle flap is therefore usually the most appropriate flap to use. Releasing incisions should...