Preventative Restoration Of A Cracked Tusk With The Help Of A Compatible Braided Reinforcement Ribbon


The Unique Babirusa is a “Pig Deer”.
This Fractured Tusk is more of a Status Symbol than an Effective Fighting Weapon.


Medial Longitudinal Crack Risks Re-infection of Exposed Pulpal Tissue.
Cavity Preparation is Enlarged to Provide Space for Protective Medicaments.


Cavity Preparation is Extended to Include a Circumferential Groove for Reinforcement Ribbon and Retentive Undercutting of the Crack.
The Reinforcement Ribbon is Prepared Per Mfg.’s Instructions.


The Composite Compatible Ribbon is Light Cured into Position.
The Restoration of the Tusk is Completed, and Prepared for the Rigors of more Male Dominance Display.