What is endodontic repair here?
When a crown is fractured but the root is healthy, we can seal the break with bonded sealants cured with blue light instead of extracting the tooth. That matches the care we describe on our dental services: bonded sealants and blue-light repair for crown fractures.
Which teeth are good candidates?
Strategic teeth such as canines and carnassials, when the root is healthy and the fracture has not destroyed the tooth. Young to middle-aged pets and working or chewing dogs are common candidates. We evaluate fracture depth, root health, and age before recommending repair versus extraction.
Why not just extract?
Saving a sound tooth keeps chewing function and avoids an extraction site. Recovery is usually shorter: soft food for a day or two, then a gradual return to the normal diet if we say it is safe. Extractions often need about two weeks of careful chewing.
What is aftercare?
Soft food at first. No hard toys or tug until we clear it. Annual dental checkups and home care help the repair last.
What happens at this visit?
- We examine the fracture and take dental X-rays.
- If the tooth can be saved, we bond and light-cure a sealant. If it cannot, we discuss extraction.
- You get a written estimate before we treat, then aftercare steps.
What to bring
Bring a short list of food and medications. Follow fasting instructions. You do not need old clinic records if we already see your pet here.
Reviewed by Dr. Jaspal Harika, DVM, founder and veterinarian at Morgan Hill Animal Hospital.
For informational and educational purposes only. This is not professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If your pet has an emergency, contact Morgan Hill Animal Hospital or your nearest emergency animal clinic immediately. Always consult a licensed veterinarian.
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