DENTISTRY 'Uh-oh... maybe I should have referred that': Five case studies that highlight the importance of timely veterinary dental referrals

摘要

Me all have those moments in our practice when we think we may have gotten in over our heads. When that happens, referral is the best option to avoid patient discomfort or complications from neglecting to resolve the problem. Here are five of many cases I've seen as a dental specialist. All but the first one—a mandibular canine extraction attempt that resulted in a rostral mandibular fracture—failed to refer at the time of the mishap.