Changes

<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.

*'''Indirect pulp capping''': covers exposed dentin with glass ionomer cement followed by crown restoration. Follow-up radiographs are taken at 6-monthly intervals.

*'''Indirect pulp capping''': covers exposed dentin with a crown restoration. Follow-up radiographs are taken at 6-monthly intervals.

*'''Direct pulp capping''': the dentin is removed and the pulp is covered with calcium hydroxide or glass ionomer cement, followed by crown restoration.  

*'''Direct pulp capping''': the dentin is removed and the pulp is covered with calcium hydroxide or MTA, followed by crown restoration.  

<u>Enamel and dentin fracture with pulp exposure</u>: if the pulp is exposed '''endodontic treatment''' must be performed or the tooth must be '''extracted'''. An untreated exposed pulp leads to necrosis of tissue in the direction of the [[Enamel Organ#Root|root]] apex.

<u>Enamel and dentin fracture with pulp exposure</u>: if the pulp is exposed '''endodontic treatment''' must be performed or the tooth must be '''extracted'''. An untreated exposed pulp leads to necrosis of tissue in the direction of the [[Enamel Organ#Root|root]] apex.