Endodontic treatment of canine teeth in a cynomolgus monkey ( Macaca fascicularis)

Lab Anim. 2018 Jun;52(3):308-312. doi: 10.1177/0023677217737568. Epub 2017 Nov 10.

Abstract

A case of bilateral superior canine tooth pulp necrosis in an 18-year-old male Macaca fascicularis is described . A skull computed tomography scan was performed to confirm the diagnostic suspicion. A successful bilateral endodontic treatment with coronotomy was performed using rotary nickel-titanium instruments. Post-operative dental radiographs confirmed the correct positioning of the sealant. A rapid and excellent clinical recovery was obtained after each surgery. This innovative approach may contribute to improving the quality of root canal treatments provided to non-human primates.

Keywords: Macaca fascicularis; endodontic treatment; non-human primates; welfare.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Dental Pulp / pathology*
  • Dental Pulp Necrosis / surgery*
  • Macaca fascicularis / surgery*
  • Male