[Adhesively cemented full-cast metal crowns on traumatized canine teeth in working dogs]

In this retrospective study, 58 metal crowns were placed in 35 guard dogs with fractured or severely worn canines. All animals could resume their work after treatment. Only three metal crowns came off (5%) and two metal crowns were lost for unknown reasons. At a later stage, six canine teeth (100%) broke off underneath the crown during dog training. The success rate of this procedure in our clinic was therefore 81% (47/58). A significant correlation was found between the height of the tooth stump and the loss of the crown. Recommendations for further research were made.