Episode 168 - To Extract or Not? Managing Crown Fractures & Pulp Issues

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🎙️ Host: Dr. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM

In this episode of The Vet Dental Show, Dr. Brett Beckman shares a previously recorded session covering critical decision-making around complicated crown fractures, non-vital teeth, and discolored teeth in dogs. This episode is packed with real-world insights that will help you act fast and choose the right treatment options.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why “wait and see” is never the right call for exposed pulp
✅ The difference between extrinsic and intrinsic staining
✅ How to determine tooth vitality from radiographs
✅ What a widened pulp cavity really means
✅ The risks of chronic pulpitis and necrosis
✅ When to extract vs. refer for a root canal

Key Takeaways:
✔️ Teeth with pulp exposure always require treatment
✔️ Intrinsically discolored teeth are likely non-vital
✔️ Subtle radiographic changes can indicate necrosis
✔️ Chronic pulpitis may still be damaging even if painless
✔️ Recognizing early signs helps avoid severe complications

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