Tyson’s Triumphant Recovery: A Canine Case of Oral Wound Healing
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This case study is about Tyson, a two-year-old Cane Corso, who was brought to a clinic with symptoms of a mouth infection, including drooling and foul breath. The diagnosis revealed a 2×0.5 cm wood fragment embedded in his gum, causing severe inflammation and necrosis. The treatment involved removing the foreign body, debridement, and disinfection, combined with antibiotics and MLS Laser Therapy. The laser therapy, which was administered both externally and intra-orally, led to a quick resolution of pain and complete healing within three weeks.
Species: Dog | Breed: Cane Corso | Gender: Male | Age: 2 | Name: Tyson
Clinical Case
This clinical case details the successful treatment of Tyson, a two-year-old male Cane Corso, who was suffering from a painful oral wound. Tyson’s symptoms were quite distressing, including unilateral salivation from the left side of his mouth, severe halitosis, and a noticeable loss of appetite. Upon careful clinical examination, the veterinarian discovered the root of the problem: a foreign body, identified as a 2×0.5 cm wood fragment, deeply embedded in the dog’s gingival mucosa. The foreign body had caused a serious infection, leading to a suppurative inflammation and severe tissue necrosis.
The therapeutic approach was designed to both remove the cause of the infection and accelerate tissue healing. The treatment began with the surgical removal of the wood fragment, followed by a thorough debridement and disinfection of the wound to eliminate all infected tissue. This was immediately followed by a course of double-coverage antibiotic therapy and an analgesic to manage pain. Critically, Tyson also received MLS Laser Therapy using an M-VET device. The laser was initially applied with an “acute inflammation” program externally and was then switched to an intra-oral “wound (infected)” program. The rapid effectiveness of this treatment was astounding, as Tyson’s pain resolved quickly after just the first two sessions.
The tissue continued to heal progressively, leading to a complete recovery within just three weeks.
Clinical Examination
– Excessive drooling from the left side of the mouth
– Severe halitosis (foul breath)
– Noticeable appetite loss
– Clinical exam revealed a 2×0.5 cm wood fragment embedded in the gingival mucosa with associated suppurative inflammation and tissue necrosis
Physical medicine and rehabilitation protocol
– Surgical removal of the wooden fragment
– Debridement & disinfection of necrotic tissue
– Double-coverage antibiotic therapy
– Analgesics for pain management post-surgery
– MLS® Laser Therapy (M-VET device):
– External application using “Acute inflammation” program
– Intra-oral application using “Wound (infected)” program
Results
– Significant pain relief after just two laser sessions
– Rapid progressive healing of oral tissues
– Complete recovery within three weeks
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