29/04/2026
Meet Teddy 🐶💙
Teddy visited Advanced Animal Dentistry with a tight bite, a narrowed left maxillary diastema, and linguoversion — meaning his lower canine teeth were sitting a little too far inward and contacting the roof of his mouth, causing discomfort.
To help Teddy feel more comfortable, he underwent orthodontic treatment using crown extensions — a minimally invasive option designed to preserve natural tooth structure while guiding teeth into a healthier position. These extensions are made from acrylic or composite and are carefully placed onto the lower canine teeth to gently guide movement.
When Teddy closes his mouth, the extensions create a gentle, controlled force that helps guide the lower canines into a safer, more comfortable position within the diastema. In cases like Teddy’s, they can also encourage subtle movement of the upper canine teeth when spacing is narrow, making them a helpful alternative to other orthodontic options.
As with any dental appliance, there is a risk of crown extensions breaking if they are placed under unexpected force. This did happen during Teddy’s treatment, and his extensions needed to be replaced. The white crown extensions shown are from the initial placement, while the blue crown extension is the replacement. This highlights how important it is for patients to be closely monitored to protect the appliance during treatment. Despite this Teddy still managed to damage his extensions being the cheeky puppy he is.
Over the following weeks, Teddy’s teeth were gradually guided into alignment before the extensions were removed under a short anaesthetic. Once in position, the teeth naturally stay where they should be — no long-term appliances needed.
Want to learn more about this treatment? Visit our website:
https://animaldental.com.au/inclined-plane-crown-extensions-pets/
Teddy returned for several gentle check-ups along the way and was an absolute superstar throughout his treatment.
We’re so proud of Teddy’s journey to a happier, more comfortable smile.🦷💙
