What should you do when a young dog fractures a tooth that is still developing? Is extraction always the best option—or can these teeth actually be saved?

In this episode of the Pawsitive Veterinary Dentistry Podcast, host Benita Altier, LVT, VTS (Dentistry) sits down with Dr. Sandra Manfra Marretta to discuss one of the most important and misunderstood topics in veterinary dentistry: the management of immature permanent teeth with crown fractures in dogs.

Dr. Manfra Marretta is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, a Charter Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College, and an AVDC and ACVS Founding Fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Drawing from decades of experience in veterinary oral surgery and her published review paper on this topic, she shares practical insights that every veterinary professional can apply in practice.

In this episode, we discuss:
🦷 Why immature permanent teeth are different
🦷 Vital pulp therapy and treatment options
🦷 Decision-making for fractured teeth in young dogs
🦷 Common mistakes clinicians still make today
🦷 When teeth can be saved—and when they cannot
🦷 Client communication strategies
🦷 Practical tips for veterinary teams in general practice

Whether you are a veterinarian, veterinary technician, student, or someone passionate about veterinary dentistry, this episode delivers valuable clinical insight into improving long-term outcomes for young patients with traumatic dental injuries.

Research Article

https://sage.cnpereading.com/doi/10.1177/08987564211046325

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