US EditionRare sloth cured of toothache after pioneering dental surgery
- Newcastle University dentists and Chester Zoo vets performed surgery on Rico, a 25-year-old two-toed sloth, to resolve his toothache.
- Keepers noticed facial swelling, and a CT scan revealed two root abscesses were the cause of Rico's discomfort.
- The three-hour endodontic procedure involved removing infected tissue and performing an apicectomy since a routine root canal was not feasible.
- Dave Edwards stated a scan showed that routine treatment was not possible, so they undertook surgery to debride and complete an apicectomy.
- Rico recovered well, with abscesses cleared, one tooth saved, and the filling still in place, allowing him to remain free of issues.
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The Independent (US)Rico the sloth receives pioneering surgery to cure his toothache
Rico the two-toed sloth is believed to be the first of his kind to undergo this dental operation
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Rare sloth cured of toothache after pioneering dental surgery
Rico the sloth is now back recovering in his enclosure with female sloth Tina after his dental operation.
·Missoula, United States
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