Prosthodontic and Endodontic Considerations for Treatment of Military Working Dogs.

Abstract

Military Working Dogs (MWD) are highly trained in substance detection and various phases of controlled aggression to protect military assets and personnel. Dental health is essential to maintain their performance and mission readiness. MWD's dentition is often fractured or worn due to the physically demanding nature of their job. When non-surgical endodontic therapy or full coverage crowns are deemed necessary, good communication between veterinary and dental teams is necessary to provide quality and timely treatment. These two case reports describe important prosthodontic and endodontic procedural steps and treatment considerations for providing care to MWDs.