Oral Health Benefits of a Daily Dental Chew in Dogs

Quest, Bradley W.

doi:10.1177/089875641303000203

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“…The beneficial effects of a dental chew have been reported in a considerable number of studies most of them conducted with medium to large breed dogs. [9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17] There are limited publications showing the efficacy of a dental chew for small breed dogs. 14,16 A dental chew tested in 2 different studies showed no Table 3.…”

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“…Dietary treats or chew products either with or without chemical additives to enhance their efficacy have been developed. [9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17] The severity of the disease varies between different breeds with small dogs and toy breeds being particularly susceptible. 7,18,19 Owners of small and toy breeds are often the ones who encounter the greatest difficulty with brushing compliance.…”

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Evaluation of Efficacy of a Dental Chew to Reduce Gingivitis, Dental Plaque, Calculus, and Halitosis in Toy Breed Dogs

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The aim of this study was to determine the clinical efficacy of a dental chew with mechanical and chemical properties in 2 toy dog breeds. Eight Yorkshire terriers and 9 Chihuahuas participated in a crossover design trial. Gingivitis, dental plaque, calculus, and volatile sulfur compounds (VSC) in the breath were assessed after 4 weeks and 9 weeks, respectively. When dogs were fed 1 dental chew per day they had significantly reduced gingivitis (−20%, P < .001), accumulation of plaque (−15%, P < .001), calculus (−35%, P = .001), and VSC concentration (−19%, P < .001) compared to when receiving no chew. A significant breed effect was observed on all the average dental indices and VSC concentration.

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Evaluation of Efficacy of a Dental Chew to Reduce Gingivitis, Dental Plaque, Calculus, and Halitosis in Toy Breed Dogs

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“…Not only has it been shown that dental diet significantly decreases dental calculus, but the use of masticatory items has also been shown to be an effective oral hygiene tool as it helps in the removal of dental plaque and calculus. Quest [36] found that plaque, calculus, and halitosis were reduced in dogs provided one dental chew daily for 28 days. Stookey [17] reported that the use of a soft rawhide chew item for 4 weeks in Beagle dogs reduced calculus by 28.2%; plaques, by 18.5%; and gingivitis, by 45.7%, compared to that in the control group.…”

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Evaluation of teeth injuries in Beagle dogs caused by autoclaved beef bones used as a chewing item to remove dental calculus

Pinto

Lehr

Pignone³

et al. 2020

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Dental calculus (DC) is the most widespread oral problem in domestic dogs. Chewing items are used to remove DC from the tooth surface; they also favor oral health and animal welfare. Raw beef bone mastication also shortly reduces DC in adult dogs. However, it can cause oral lesions and hence is not popular. This study evaluated the impact of bone mastication on the dental roots, enamel, and gingiva of dogs. Twelve adult Beagle dogs were randomly divided into 2 treatment groups in a completely randomized block design: cortical bone (CB) or spongy bone (SB). Intraoral radiographs were obtained on days 0 and 14, and calculus assessment was performed using images captured on days 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, and 14; an integration program was used to measure the proportion between the area covered by calculus and the total area of teeth. DC was completely removed from the first and second premolars and molars from both the arcades in less than 3 days of supplementation, indicating that these teeth were frequently used for chewing (P < 0.10). Bones were highly effective for DC removal and gingival inflammation reduction. Despite the hardness of bones, no lesions or teeth root and enamel fracture, or esophageal or intestinal obstructions-complications related to bone ingestion-were noted. However, SB showed some gingival lesions (n = 4) and bone remnants between teeth (n = 2). Gingival lesions were caused by the daily and continuous supply of new pieces of bone for 13 days. Specific pieces of bone should be used for oral home care programs because they shortly remove almost 90% of DC, allowing longer intervals between periodontal cleaning procedures. Long-term studies are required to evaluate the use of bones and evaluate their impact on teeth and periodontium after prolonged supplementation.

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“…There are a number of potentially useful adjuncts to tooth brushing such as dental diets and chews, oral rinses (e.g. chlorhexidine), water additives and gels (Harvey 2005, Quest 2013. Appropriate chew toys may also help impede plaque and calculus accumulation (Harvey et al 1996).…”

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A review of the frequency and impact of periodontal disease in dogs

Wallis¹,

Holcombe²

2020

J of Small Animal Practice

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Periodontal disease is a frequent problem seen in veterinary practices. Primary‐care veterinary practices, where diagnosis of periodontal disease is predominantly based on visual oral assessment of conscious dogs, report an average prevalence of 9.3 to 18.2% within the dog population. Detailed examinations of anaesthetised dogs report much higher prevalence of between 44 and 100%. The prevalence and severity of periodontitis varies between sizes of dogs, breeds and individuals. The lack of robust evaluation of these variances opens the opportunity for a review of the topic. A literature search was therefore undertaken to determine the frequency and extent (severity and oral location) of periodontal disease in the dog population. Both clinical and retrospective data based surveys of veterinary records, show there is an increased likelihood of developing periodontitis as age increases and with bodyweight decreases. The maxillary and mandibular incisors, fourth premolars and first molars are likely to develop the disease first although in some breeds the canines may also be involved. Poor oral care is a significant risk factor for the development of periodontal disease although diet, behaviour, environment and genetics are also likely to play a role. The information provided in this review can be used by veterinarians to improve the effectiveness of their diagnosis, treatments and interventions by focussing their efforts on the sizes, breeds and individuals most at risk. Given the potential link between periodontal disease and systemic health, veterinarians have the opportunity to positively impact the quality of life of a large number of dogs and therefore their owners.

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Oral Health Benefits of a Daily Dental Chew in Dogs

Cited by 32 publications

References 9 publications

Evaluation of Efficacy of a Dental Chew to Reduce Gingivitis, Dental Plaque, Calculus, and Halitosis in Toy Breed Dogs

Evaluation of Efficacy of a Dental Chew to Reduce Gingivitis, Dental Plaque, Calculus, and Halitosis in Toy Breed Dogs

Evaluation of teeth injuries in Beagle dogs caused by autoclaved beef bones used as a chewing item to remove dental calculus

A review of the frequency and impact of periodontal disease in dogs

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