Maisy, a 6-month-old, spayed female, Mastiff dog was presented for treatment of a traumatic malocclusion where her right lower canine tooth was hitting the gums in front of her upper canine tooth. Traumatic malocclusions are by definition painful and should be treated to provide a comfortable bite for the dog.
In less severe cases like this, a simple osseous recontouring surgery can correct the problem. Dr. Tsugawa performed a surgical procedure where the gums were opened at the point of contact and the underlying bone was contoured with a bur to provide the necessary clearance for the tooth.
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