💡”Aradicular Hypsodont teeth”💡 is defined as the continuous growth of teeth. It is present in many animals such as 🦏 Hippos.

These ‘open-rooted’ teeth lack a true root and rely on constant growth to compensate for wear and tear. This type of hypsodont tooth, characterized by a high crown-to-root ratio, ensures a continuous supply of tooth material.

In the case of “Tocio”, a hippopotamus with a fractured upper incisor exposing the pulp, a vital pulpotomy was deemed necessary. This procedure involves removing the inflamed pulp tissue and sealing it with a biocompatible material to promote healing and preserve the tooth’s vitality.

💉 Local anesthesia administration.

🗡️Careful removal of the diseased pulp using sterile dental instruments.

🥛 Thorough irrigation of the pulp chamber

📌Filling of the tooth with a biocompatible material like Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA).

🔭Acid etching, bonding agent application, and light curing.

🛡️ Restoration of the crown with composite material and final polishing.

Following the procedure, Tocio recovered well and quickly resumed normal feeding behavior.

Have you heard about the “Aradicular Hypsodont” term before �

Video By dr Miguel Ortiz

Procedure By Dr Charles E Dyer

Procedure by Dr Charles E Dyer

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