Update on Endodontic, Restorative, and Prosthodontic Therapy

Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2022 Jan;52(1):185-220. doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2021.09.003.

Abstract

Endodontic therapy is intended to preserve the function of mature teeth with irreversible pulpitis or pulp necrosis or to maintain the vitality of endodontically compromised immature teeth. Standard root canal therapy and vital pulp therapy are 2 mainstays of endodontic treatment. Recent knowledge has improved the outcomes of endodontic treatment with newer materials, such as mineral trioxide aggregate. Composite or prosthodontic crown restoration is also a critical key to success.

Keywords: Apex; Endodontic; Necrosis; Prosthodontic; Pulp; Pulpitis; Restoration; Root canal therapy; Vital pulp therapy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Prosthodontics*
  • Pulpitis* / veterinary
  • Root Canal Therapy / veterinary