Retained root (TRR)

• 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