Success of Full-Coverage Titanium Alloy Crowns of Canine Teeth in Dogs

A retrospective analysis of medical records from a specialty dental practice was performed, and all cases of full-coverage titanium alloy crowns of canine teeth in dogs were reviewed. Only 5 cases of failure were noted in a total of 53 crowns in 25 dogs. No bond failures between the prepared tooth and the crown were noted; all cases of failure were due to fracture of the tooth apical to the crown margin. The success rate of retention was 100% whereas the overall tooth survival was 91%. Risk factors for tooth fracture, such as crown height-to-diameter ratio, were identified.