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Odontoclastic resorptive lesion of a mandibular right first molar in a cougar
K A Mendoza1, S M Marretta, L S Klippert
1University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital, 1008 West Hazelwood Drive, Urbana, IL 61801, USA.
Abstract:
A two-year old neuteral/male cougar (Felis concolor) was presented because of abnormal eating habits and an irregularity of the mandibular right first molar that was noted by the caretaker. Oral examination and dental radiographs showed a lesion consistent with odontoclastic resorption of the mandibular right first molar, and a crown fracture and dilacerated root of the maxillary right first incisor. Exodontic therapy was performed on both teeth. The caretaker reported no problems associated with the patient's oral cavity 10-months following treatment.
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