Preventative Restoration Of A Cracked Tusk With The Help Of A Compatible Braided Reinforcement Ribbon
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The Unique Babirusa is a “Pig Deer”.
This Fractured Tusk is more of a Status Symbol than an Effective Fighting Weapon.
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Medial Longitudinal Crack Risks Re-infection of Exposed Pulpal Tissue.
Cavity Preparation is Enlarged to Provide Space for Protective Medicaments.
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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.
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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.