title: Supernumerary tooth associated with facial swelling in a dog.
abstract: Facial swelling in a dog was found to be associated with a supernumerary premolar. Extraction of the tooth alleviated the swelling. Although supernumerary teeth are common, they are not known to be associated with facial swelling.
authors.affiliation: Veterinary Medical Center, Endwell, NY 13760.
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Skrabalak
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Looney
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001641:Bicuspid; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D004285:Dogs; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D005145:Face; D008297:Male; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000662:veterinary; D014096:Tooth, Supernumerary / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*