Malocclusion in a 6m old Abyssinian cat

RE: Malocclusion in a 6m old Abyssinian cat

Rob Davis — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 15:21:12 GMT

I would also suggest that gingivectomy/gingivoplasty may be sufficient to allow the 304 to occlude normally. This can be quickly and easilly performed under GA with a diamond taper or cylinder bur.

This article is about dogs, but I have used the technique successfully in a cat which looked very similar to yours.

RE: Malocclusion in a 6m old Abyssinian cat

Kate Richardson — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 11:41:53 GMT

Thanks Norman. I just can't understand why it has happened on this side and not the other!

I very much doubt the client will want to spend£££ so extraction is going to be our most likely option

Thank you

RE: Malocclusion in a 6m old Abyssinian cat

Norman Johnston — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:14:06 GMT

I think the chances of spontaneous resolution as he grows are slim.

In terms of proactive responses, orthodontics to guide the tooth away from the soft tissues work less well in cats than dogs.

Crown reduction of 304 followed by a direct pulp capping with MTA works well in experienced hands This tooth will still have an open root apex so full root canal treatment is not possible.

Extraction of the tooth is a third option. It can be relatively easy if luxated carefully with appropriately size instruments that are sharp.