What endodontic and restorative dental care do you perform here?
At Morgan Hill Animal Hospital, we treat eligible uncomplicated crown fractures (chips or breaks that expose sensitive dentin without opening the live pulp chamber) using bonded dental sealants cured with blue light, and we provide bone grafting to support jawbone healing around deep periodontal defects or surgical extraction sites.
Which fractured teeth are candidates for bonded sealants?
Under monitored anesthesia, we take digital dental X-rays to inspect the root tip, periodontal ligament, and fracture depth. Strategic teeth such as canines and shearing premolars/molars with intact pulp and healthy roots are strong candidates for blue-light bonded sealant repair. If the fracture exposes the live nerve (complicated crown fracture) or X-rays show a root abscess, we walk you through surgical extraction (with bone grafting when indicated) or referral to a board-certified veterinary dentist if you wish to pursue specialist root canal therapy.
How do bone grafting and crown sealants work together in oral care?
Dental preservation is about both the tooth and the bone holding it. Bonded sealants smooth and seal fractured enamel and dentin on savable crowns, while veterinary bone graft material helps rebuild and stabilize jawbone pockets when periodontal disease or adjacent extractions have weakened supporting bone.
What does home recovery look like?
After a bonded sealant repair alone, most pets eat soft food for 24 to 48 hours and then return gradually to their normal diet, while avoiding hard bones, antlers, nylon chews, or rocks that fractured the tooth in the first place. Follow-up dental X-rays at future cleanings confirm the root stays healthy over time.
What happens at this visit?
- Oral exam, pre-anesthetic bloodwork when indicated, and a written estimate before anesthesia.
- Full-mouth digital dental X-rays to verify root health and rule out pulp exposure.
- Ultrasonic cleaning, blue-light cured bonded sealant placement (or surgical extraction and bone grafting when required, after discussing findings with you).
Reviewed by Dr. Jaspal Harika, DVM, founder and veterinarian at Morgan Hill Animal Hospital. Last reviewed on November 10, 2026.
For informational and educational purposes only; not professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Read our full medical disclaimer. Existing clients with a freshly broken, bleeding tooth during open hours can see urgent and emergency care.
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