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Feline Odontoclastic Resorptive Lesions (view source)
Revision as of 12:10, 12 August 2009
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Classifying the lesions allows a logical treatment regime to be implemented. It can bt based on the severity of the resorptive lesions.
Classifying the lesions allows a logical treatment regime to be implemented. It can bt based on the severity of the resorptive lesions.
Stage 1 - Enamel only
'''Stage 1''' - Enamel only
Stage 2 - Enamel and dentine
'''Stage 2''' - Enamel and dentine
Stage 3 - Pulp exposure
'''Stage 3''' - Pulp exposure
Stage 4 - Extensive structural damage
'''Stage 4''' - Extensive structural damage
Stage 5a - Crown is resorbed but the roots are retained
'''Stage 5a''' - Crown is resorbed but the roots are retained
Stage 5b - Crown is intact but the root is resorbed
'''Stage 5b''' - Crown is intact but the root is resorbed
==Treatment==
==Treatment==
There are various treatment options available for the different stages of disease.
*'''Stage 1-2'''
**Scale and polish
**Fluoride treatment
**Pit and fissure sealant
*'''Stage 2'''
**Scale and polish
**Restoration of the tooth using glass ionomer, compomer or composite (High failure rate)
*'''Stage 2-4'''
**Extraction
**Crown amputation whilst retaining root
*'''Stage 5a'''
**Extraction
**Root retention
*'''Stage 5b'''
**Crown amputation
==References==
==References==