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- Tundra, an 800-pound Alaska brown bear at the Lake Superior Zoo, received the world's largest veterinary dental crown on February 28, 2026, after fracturing his right canine.
- The crown was a custom titanium design to withstand the bear's chewing forces.
- The surgery included a trained armed response team for safety.
- Tundra recovered well and returned to his habitat, with plans for further publication to aid other veterinary teams.
