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Root‑Canal Saves Tiger’s Tooth at Bannerghatta Park
A four‑year‑old Bengal tiger named Sin Chana had a tooth hurt when she bit her cage.
The doctors at Bannerghatta Biological Park and Wildlife SOS decided to do a special tooth‑saving surgery called a root canal.
The operation took almost three hours and kept the tooth in her mouth instead of pulling it out.
After the surgery, Sin Chana felt better and is now eating normally.
She is being watched by the park’s vets to make sure she stays healthy.
This shows that keeping tigers safe also means giving them good medical care when they are in zoos or rescue centers.
The work was done just in time for International Tiger Day, a day that celebrates tigers around the world.
Four‑year‑old Bengal tigress Sin Chana underwent a rare root‑canal surgery at Bannerghatta Biological Park and Wildlife SOS.
The nearly three‑hour procedure preserved her damaged canine tooth instead of extracting it, improving long‑term health.
Veterinary teams from both organizations collaborated in the operating theatre of the Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Centre.
Sin Chana recovered without complications and continues post‑operative care under the park’s veterinary team.
The surgery highlights the importance of advanced veterinary care for captive tigers ahead of International Tiger Day.
- Who
- Veterinary teams from Bannerghatta Biological Park and Wildlife SOS, and the tiger Sin Chana
- What
- Root‑canal surgery to preserve a damaged canine tooth
- Where
- Bannerghatta Biological Park, Bangalore, India
- When
- Recently
- Why
- To maintain the tiger’s feeding ability and long‑term health
Key facts
- Subject
- Sin Chana (Bengal tiger)
- Species
- Panthera tigris tigris
- Age
- 4 years
- Procedure
- Root‑canal surgery
- Outcome
- Tooth preserved, tiger recovered
Quotes
Kartick Satyanarayan
Co-founder and CEO, Wildlife SOS
“"The welfare of every animal at Bannerghatta Biological Park is our foremost responsibility. When Sinchana’s dental injury was identified, we sought specialised veterinary expertise from Wildlife SOS to ensure she received the best possible care. Choosing a root canal over extraction was the right decision for her long-term wellbeing, and we are delighted to see her recovering so well. This successful outcome reflects the value of strong collaboration in advancing wildlife healthcare."”
thehansindia.com
“"Performing a root canal on a tigress is among the most challenging procedures in wildlife dentistry. While extracting the tooth would have been the easier option, preserving it offered Sinchana the best chance of maintaining normal function and long-term wellbeing. We are pleased that the surgery was successful and grateful to Bannerghatta Biological Park for entrusting us with her care."”
thehansindia.com
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