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The treatment of choice is to smooth any sharp edges with fine diamond burs or sanding disks in order to prevent trauma to the lips and tongue.  

The treatment of choice is to smooth any sharp edges with fine diamond burs or sanding disks in order to prevent trauma to the lips and tongue.  

[[Intra-Oral Radiography|'''Radiography''']] should be obtained to check for any apical root fractures and a follow-up radiograph should be performed within the year to check for periapical pathology.

[[Intra-Oral Radiography - Small Animal|'''Radiography''']] should be obtained to check for any apical root fractures and a follow-up radiograph should be performed within the year to check for periapical pathology.

<u>Enamel and [[Enamel Organ#Dentine|dentin]] fracture</u>: this provides a direct pathway for bacteria to the pulp via the dentinal tubules. [[Enamel Organ#Pulp|Pulp]] exposure should be evaluated for by probing with an [[Dental Explorer|explorer tip]] with the animal [[Oral Examination Under General Anaesthesia|under general anaesthesia]]. Radiographs should be taken to evaluate the root.

<u>Enamel and [[Enamel Organ#Dentine|dentin]] fracture</u>: this provides a direct pathway for bacteria to the pulp via the dentinal tubules. [[Enamel Organ#Pulp|Pulp]] exposure should be evaluated for by probing with an [[Dental Explorer|explorer tip]] with the animal [[Oral Examination Under General Anaesthesia|under general anaesthesia]]. Radiographs should be taken to evaluate the root.