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Many dental patients for extractions are elderly toy or miniature
breeds. Beware of secondary hyperparathyroidism and extensive bone
loss due to advanced periodontal disease. Support the body of the
mandible with the palm of your hand during tooth elevation.
Great care is needed when extracting mandibular canine teeth to
prevent symphysis separation. The periodontal ligament fibres should
be properly separated from the tooth before any forceps pressure
is applied. Note that the root is often more bulbous than the crown.
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