Dental Diseases Of Puppies and Kittens

Bertheussen, Heidi; Wiggs, Robert B.; Peak, R. Michael

doi:10.1016/s0195-5616(99)50078-8

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“…One lion, approximately one-year-old, had a persistent deciduous mandibular canine tooth, which was extracted to prevent possible associated complications of persistent deciduous teeth such as malocclusion. 57 The permanent canine teeth and occlusion showed no abnormalities upon re-examination of the affected animal.…”

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“…7,63 Since deciduous tooth fractures with pulp exposure often result in damage to the underlying tooth structure of the permanent tooth owing to infection and inflammatory processes, extraction of the fractured deciduous tooth is considered the treatment of choice. 20,32,54–57,64 One lioness in this study sustained a complicated crown fracture of one maxillary deciduous canine tooth at approximately one year of age, resulting in a discoloration of the deciduous tooth that was noticed by the keeper. The fractured deciduous tooth was extracted following treatment recommendations for domestic cats 54,56,57,64 as well as the literature available for big cats.…”

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confidence: 90%

“…20,32,54–57,64 One lioness in this study sustained a complicated crown fracture of one maxillary deciduous canine tooth at approximately one year of age, resulting in a discoloration of the deciduous tooth that was noticed by the keeper. The fractured deciduous tooth was extracted following treatment recommendations for domestic cats 54,56,57,64 as well as the literature available for big cats. 32 At a follow-up examination approximately one year after extraction of the fractured deciduous canine tooth, the permanent tooth and occlusion of the lioness in this study were normal.…”

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“…Presumed missing teeth should always be radiographed 7,55,57,63 to exclude impacted teeth or root remnants remaining after tooth fractures or incomplete extractions. 55 Seven big cats in this study had supposedly missing teeth during the examination of the oral cavity under anesthesia.…”

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Evaluation of Dental and Oral Pathologies of 36 Captive Lions (Panthera leo) and Tigers (Panthera tigris)

Kopp

Stelzer²,

Lendl³

et al. 2023

J Vet Dent

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The documented increase in the occurrence of dental diseases in captive big cats over the past decades has necessitated the need to target dental medical research accordingly. The aim of this study was the systematic evaluation of dental and oral pathologies of lions and tigers which included intraoral dental radiography. Thirty-six animals of both sexes, ranging in age from nine months to 18 years, predominantly in circus husbandry, served as the basis of the present study, and their dental health status was investigated. The preliminary report and history, adspection of the awake animal, and examination under anesthesia provided important information. Eight animals were specifically presented for oral examination because of known dental disease. The remaining 28 animals were anesthetized for other medically necessary procedures, and each animal's oral and dental health status was also evaluated while under anesthesia. In the 28 animals that underwent routine oral cavity examination, pathological changes that had not previously been noticed were found in two-thirds of the animals (19/28). One-quarter of all the animals (9/36) had no abnormal oral cavity findings. Dentoalveolar trauma such as tooth fractures and abrasion (24/36) were diagnosed most frequently. The results highlight the importance of regular oral examinations in big cats. Furthermore, the results suggest that there is a relationship between husbandry conditions and the incidence of dentoalveolar trauma in captive big cats.

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Evaluation of Dental and Oral Pathologies of 36 Captive Lions (Panthera leo) and Tigers (Panthera tigris)

Kopp

Stelzer²,

Lendl³

et al. 2023

J Vet Dent

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“…It is caused by a plaque attached to the dental surfaces, which is considered a biofilm made up almost entirely of oral bacteria [ 2 ]. Gingivitis in cats can reach a very high prevalence, being able to affect up to 70% of young cats (1.8–2.3 years of age) and up to 85% when they are older than 6 years [ 3 , 4 ]. A study on gingivitis and periodontitis in cats reports that of 109 animals evaluated, 13.0% had severe periodontitis, and all of them had some grade of periodontal inflammation [ 5 ].…”

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Prevalence and Progression of Gingivitis in Domestic Cats in Subtropical Mexico

Villegas-Ferré,

Martínez-Aguilar,

Valencia-Arjona

et al. 2024

Veterinary Medicine International

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With the objective to characterize the gingival index (GI) and its progression, 218 domestic cats in a subtropical region of Mexico were studied. All teeth of each cat were examined with a periodontal probe to determine the GI; in addition, the absence of teeth was recorded. Six months later, the teeth of the 38 cats were again examined to assess any progression of the GI and loss of teeth. From the 218 cats, 33.0% of them develop some degree of gingival inflammation; from those, 61.5% were classified as GI 1. Age, sex, and neutered status were associated with tooth affections. Missed teeth were observed in 35% of the cats, particularly for molars 109 and 209 in both sexes. After six months, the number of teeth with GI 1 decreased to 20%. The gingival problems in cats have not been well studied, particularly at the speed they progress and how this can affect the loss of teeth; under the conditions of this study, a high frequency of gingival inflammation even at early age was demonstrated, with a rapid tooth loss. Although young males were more prone to develop gingivitis, females tend to loss more teeth. Non-neutered cats tended to develop more dental affections.

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Paediatrics and Inherited Diseases

Willoughby¹

2004

Feline Medicine and Therapeutics

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Dental Diseases Of Puppies and Kittens

Cited by 11 publications

References 6 publications

Evaluation of Dental and Oral Pathologies of 36 Captive Lions (Panthera leo) and Tigers (Panthera tigris)

Evaluation of Dental and Oral Pathologies of 36 Captive Lions (Panthera leo) and Tigers (Panthera tigris)

Prevalence and Progression of Gingivitis in Domestic Cats in Subtropical Mexico

Paediatrics and Inherited Diseases

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