Tigress Gets Tooth Crowned in Rare Wildlife Dental Feat

In a remarkable feat of wildlife dentistry, a four-year-old Bengal tigress named Sinchana received a successful root canal surgery. Veterinarians from Bannerghatta Biological Park, in collaboration with Wildlife SOS, performed the complex procedure to save her damaged canine tooth, which had been injured due to repeated cage-biting. This intervention was critical for Sinchana's long-term welfare, as canine teeth are essential for tigers to grasp and tear their food.

The nearly three-hour surgery took place at the Wildlife SOS's Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Centre. Preserving the tooth prevents potential complications such as chronic pain, infection, and reduced appetite, ensuring the endangered tigress can maintain normal feeding habits. Sinchana is now under post-operative care at Bannerghatta Biological Park and is reported to be recovering smoothly, with the repaired tooth healing well.