<p>Tiger at Bannerghatta Biological Park underwent a rare root canal surgery after damaging and infecting a canine tooth by chewing on its enclosure.The three-hour procedure, performed by veterinarians, saved the tooth, and the tiger is recovering well.</p><img><p>A root canal procedure is usually associated with humans, but a tiger at Bannerghatta Biological Park on the outskirts of Bengaluru recently underwent the treatment after damaging one of its canine teeth. </p><p>The tiger, named Sinchana, fractured and developed an infection in its canine tooth after repeatedly chewing on the bars of its enclosure.</p><img><p>The tiger had stopped eating properly due to severe tooth pain, which had also begun to affect its overall health. </p><p>A team from Bannerghatta Biological Park, along with veterinarians from Wildlife SOS, successfully performed a root canal procedure that lasted more than three hours. </p><p>The damaged canine tooth was treated without being removed, and the surgery was completed successfully.</p><img><p>Tiger Sinchana is recovering well after the successful root canal procedure and is receiving continuous care from the staff at Bannerghatta Biological Park.</p><p>The team of veterinarians and the Bannerghatta Biological Park administration has been widely appreciated by animal lovers and visitors for successfully treating the tiger and helping ensure its long-term health and well-being.</p>
