care provider. When any type of disease is noted, imaging of the reserve crown and roots should be done to evaluate the extent and severity of the condition.
Acknowledgments
Declaration of Ethics The Author has adhered to the Principles of Veteri- naryMedical Ethics of theAVMA.
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