Treatment and Outcomes of Tusk Fractures in Managed African Savanna and Asian Elephants (<i>Loxodonta africana</i> and <i>Elephas maximus</i>) across Five Continents

Treatment and Outcomes of Tusk Fractures in Managed African Savanna and Asian Elephants (<i>Loxodonta africana</i> and <i>Elephas maximus</i>) across Five Continents

Elephant tusk fractures are a clinical challenge that can impact the overall health of the animal, particularly when they result in pulp exposure. An international survey was sent to veterinarians to understand individual fracture characteristics and management strategies as they relate to outcomes,...

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Main Authors: Josephine B. Rose, Austin Leeds, Linda M. Yang, Rachel LeMont, Melissa A. Fayette, Jeffry S. Proudfoot, Michelle R. Bowman, Allison Woody, James Oosterhuis, David A. Fagan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-04-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
<i>Loxodonta</i> sp.
<i>Elephas</i> sp.
tusk fracture
endodontics
partial pulpotomy
pulpitis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/9/1125

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