Extraction of Nonvital Tusks in a Standing Sedated Bornean Elephant Using a Simple Noncollapsing Rotational Extraction Technique: A Case Report.

IF 0.7 4区 农林科学 Q3 VETERINARY SCIENCES
Navaneetha Roopan, Nithidol Buranapim, Supaphen Sripiboon, Yohindrau Balakrishnan, Symphorosa Sipangkui, Teerapol Chinkangsadarn Tum
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Abstract

This case report presents the successful extraction of infected tusks in an 8-year-old male Bornean elephant using standing sedation and simple extraction. The elephant had suffered from bilateral transverse fracture of the tusks due to repetitive trauma with steel enclosure bars, resulting in septic pulpitis. Following unsuccessful attempts of daily flushing and systemic antibiotics, tusk extraction was planned. The procedure was performed using custom made elephant elevators and equine 4-pronged forceps. Postoperative care involved administration of antibiotics, analgesia, topical medications, and daily monitoring. The elephant recovered well, showing normal eating and drinking behaviors. This case report highlights the rarity of documented Asian elephant tusk trauma cases, documenting an alternative extraction technique for cases where endodontic therapy is not feasible due to lack of a healthy pulp.

用一种简单的非塌陷旋转拔牙技术提取站着镇静的婆罗洲象的非重要象牙:一例报告。
本病例报告介绍了成功的提取感染象牙在一个8岁的雄性婆罗洲象使用站立镇静和简单的提取。这头大象因反复受到铁栅栏的伤害,导致双侧象牙横向骨折,导致感染性牙髓炎。在每日冲洗和全身抗生素尝试失败后,计划拔牙。手术使用定制的象式升降机和马式4齿钳进行。术后护理包括抗生素、镇痛、局部用药和日常监测。大象恢复得很好,表现出正常的饮食行为。本病例报告强调了记录在案的亚洲象牙创伤病例的罕见性,记录了由于缺乏健康牙髓而无法进行牙髓治疗的病例的替代拔牙技术。
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Journal of Veterinary Dentistry
Journal of Veterinary Dentistry VETERINARY SCIENCES-
CiteScore
1.00
自引率
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发文量
59
期刊介绍: The Journal of Veterinary Dentistry (JOVD) is the official peer-reviewed publication of the Foundation for Veterinary Dentistry. The JOVD provides a continuing education forum for veterinary dental scientists, veterinarians, dentists, and veterinary/dental technicians and hygienists who are engaged in veterinary dental practice. JOVD articles provide practical and scientifically sound information covering not only the medical and surgical aspects, but also specific categories as they relate to clinical practice.
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