Pulpal hyperemia, dog

Pulpal hyperemia, dog

Pulpal hemorrhage in a dog. Concussive trauma to a tooth without loss of crown structure can result in tooth nonvitality. The tooth may become discolored in various shades of pink, purple, or gray, or have a dull appearance. If this is observed, the main differential diagnosis would be a nonvital tooth.

Courtesy of Dr. Ben Colmery III.