Dentist carries out root canal treatment on 28 stone silverback gorilla



Dentist carries out root canal treatment on 28 stone silverback gorilla A dentist has performed root canal work on one of Britain's biggest gorillas . The 28 stone silverback Western lowland gorilla Pertinax had the operation at Paignton Zoo, Devon. Jo Reynard, from the Paignton Zoo vet team, said: "When a tooth is fractured the living pulp becomes exposed. This can lead to an infection and an abscess. "The dentist removed the pulp and replaced it with special biocompatible material, so preserving the tooth. It is quite an involved procedure." Apex News and Pictures28-stone Silverback Western Lowland gorilla Pertinax undergoing a root canal operation at Paignton Zoo, DevonOpen: Silverback Western Lowland gorilla Pertinax undergoing a root canal operation at Paignton Zoo, Devon Apex News and Pictures28-stone Silverback Western Lowland gorilla Pertinax undergoing a root canal operation at Paignton Zoo, DevonJob: A specialist team worked on the huge animal For most dentists, staring into the mouth of a gorilla would be more than a little disconcerting but Peter Kertesz is not the sort of man to get nervous. He is one of only a few specialist zoo dentists in the world. Peter has worked on exotic species including gorillas, whales, pandas and elephants all over the globe, from Britain and Europe, Hong Kong, Moscow and the Middle East. Apex News and Pictures28-stone Silverback Western Lowland gorilla Pertinax undergoing a root canal operation at Paignton Zoo, DevonWild: Pertinax weighs an intimidating 28 stone but need work on his teeth Apex News and Pictures28-stone Silverback Western Lowland gorilla Pertinax undergoing a root canal operation at Paignton Zoo, DevonImpressive: Western Lowland gorillas originate in Africa He said: "Animals or people, its all the same they need treatment, they get treatment. The size is what varies - and the location. It is all about teamwork. Zoo helpers included; vets Jo Reynard and Ghislaine Sayers; vet nurses Celine Campana and Kelly Elford; environmental park curator of mammals Neil Bemment; Craig Gilchrist, Cat Steart, Anne Lunt and Gemma Keohane from the mammals team. Read more : Komodo dragons resemble miniature Godzillas as they rear-up on hind legs for a fierce fight Peter was also assisted by his dental nurse, Monika Mazurkiewicz.

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