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      Retained root (TRR)

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      • Defining characteristics:
        Retained root remnants/fragments may be present

      • Common differential diagnoses:
        Trauma, incomplete tooth extraction, tooth resorption, unerupted tooth

      • Helpful additional data:
        Has there been excessive drooling or salivation?

      • Commonly associated diagnostics:
        Consider FelV/FIV snap (feline)

      • Commonly associated treatments:
        Consider extracting any retained root remnants, regular radiographic monitoring on older patients, and discuss removing unerupted teeth to prevent a dentigerous cyst from forming

      • Commonly associated home care:
        Depending on the tooth removed, consider soft food for 1-2 weeks