Orthodontic correction of a base narrow mandibular canine tooth in a cat.
A 6-month-old cat was diagnosed with a lingually displaced mandibular canine tooth causing palatal trauma. This case report describes the correction and outcome for orthodontic movement of the left mandibular canine tooth.
van de Wetering
Andrea
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Reid Veterinary Hospital, Albany, Oregon 97321, USA. vanvet@msn.com
D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D002415:Cats; D003481:Cuspid / Q000473:pathology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D008334:Mandible / Q000473:pathology*; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances / Q000662:veterinary; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000662:veterinary; D011859:Radiography