title: Hemisection of a molar tooth in a dog: an alternative to total extraction.
abstract: Hemisection is a viable option to complete extraction in those situations where a portion of a tooth can still perform in health and function after the diseased portion has been removed. A case report is presented describing the hemisection of a mandibular first molar in a dog. Indications and contraindications for the procedure are outlined.
authors.affiliation: Department of Endodontics, Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center.
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Swan
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Rapley
authors.forename: W G
authors.initials: WG
authors.lastname: Schindler
authors.forename: W S
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: Mathey
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D008963:Molar / Q000601:surgery; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000601:surgery*