Mandibular fistula due to apical injury resulting from fracture in a feline)
Keywords:
Tooth resorption,, fistula, pulp cavity, pulpitis, periapical abscess.Abstract
Dental fractures in felines can have consequences on the periodontium and are a significant issue in the development of dental diseases, they cause pain and impair quality of life, health, and well-being. These lesions
must be treated urgently, and their identification is important for rapid diagnosis, minimizing future consequences and their extents when not identified in a timely manner. The objective of this study is to report the case of a 5- year-old female mixed-breed feline with a mandibular fistula, who had clinical signs for at least 3 years, with frequent medication use without response over the years. Surgical treatment and exclusion of differential
diagnoses were indicated.
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