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Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) Dentition and Tusk Extraction Techniques.
Walruses are characterized by their tusks, which are used for defense, ice-picking and hauling-out; however, these tusks are commonly worn in animals in captivity, resulting in pulpitis, pulp necrosis, and dental disease. The curative treatment is tusk extraction under general anesthesia. This article describes extraction techniques and mentions tusk protection using prosthetic crowns.
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Comprehensive, state-of-the-art reviews by experts in the field provide current, practical information on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting exotic animals. Each issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice focuses on a single topic relevant to your veterinary medicine practice, from diagnosis through medical management and surgical interventions. Topics include wound healing, oncology, internal medicine, fungal diseases, infectious diseases, pain management, dermatology, behavior, surgery, respiratory medicine, and pharmacology.