PMC9840805_01
The left prominent pendulous skin at the caudal part of the left mandible ramus and under the ear
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F1
In a routine clinical examination of a 3-month-old female lamb (Afshari sheep breed) referred to the Veterinary Hospital of Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran, it was found to have bilateral prominent pendulous skin positioned at the caudal part of the right and left mandibles ramus and under the ears (Fig. 1).
The right abnormal tooth with gum positioned in venterolateral direction
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F2
The teeth were abnormal in shape and reduced in size (Fig. 2).
Lateral radiograph of the skull. Presence of bilateral hyperdontia. Ectopic teeth is obvious (arrow)
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F3
Radiographic examination of the head revealed the presence of bilateral hyperdontia (Fig. 3).
Left dorsal right ventral oblique view contrast radiograph. No sign of communication was seen between oral cavity and out of the mouth with contrast media (barium sulfate)
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F4
Contrast study showed no sign of contrast media transit to the out of the mouth (Fig. 4).
Surgical excision of the extra teeth and related gum
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F5
Finally, the subcutaneous tissue and skin were sutured using 2/0 vicryl  (Supa) and 2/0 monofilament polyamide-6 (Supa), respectively with simple interrupted suture (Fig. 5).