Trauma
TRAUMA
Primates can suffer the same range of traumatic dental injuries as other mammals. Endodontic therapy is a treatment option if an excellent long term term prognosis can be assured. Invariably logitudial fractures require extraction.
Longitudinal fracture of an incisor. (Chimpanzee)
Longitudinal fracture line in the crown of a mandibular molar causing severe pain. It required extraction. (Lowland Gorilla)
Pulp necrosis illustrated by the generalised discolouration of the tooth. A buccal sinus tract was also present. The cause was almost certainly through biting on a hard object. (Chimpanzee)