Oronasal and Oroantral Fistulas Secondary to Periodontal Disease: A Retrospective Study Comparing the Prevalence Within Dachshunds and a Control Group

Abstract

The prevalence of oronasal and oroantral fistulas (ONF/OAF) was retrospectively identified in a population of dachshund patients (dachshund group) and was compared to a population of small breed dogs of significantly similar age and weight (control group). When compared with the control group, the dachshund group was significantly more likely to have an ONF/OAF ( P < .0001). The odds ratio indicates that dachshunds were 3.3 times more likely to have an ONF/OAF than individuals within the control group. This study statistically confirms previous reports and clinical observations that dachshunds are predisposed to ONF/OAFs. When ONF/OAFs are present, the maxillary canines are the most commonly affected dentition in both study groups.

Reverse Pedicle U-Shaped Palatal Flap: An Innovative Technique for Repair of Severe Caudal Palatal Defects in Two Dogs

“…Etiologies of acquired palatal defects are many, including trauma, dental pathology, electric burns, radiotherapy, malocclusion, dehiscence, tumors, and foreign bodies. 9–18…”

“…Etiologies of acquired palatal defects are many, including trauma, dental pathology, electric burns, radiotherapy, malocclusion, dehiscence, tumors, and foreign bodies. [9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] Communication between the oral cavity and nasal cavity, orbits, or maxillary recesses leads to secondary infections such as rhinitis, aspiration pneumonia, and ocular infections. [19][20][21][22][23] Treatment planning and the decision-making process are highly linked to advanced diagnostic imaging techniques such as fan beam computed tomography (FBCT) or cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).…”

Pyogenic meningitis and trigeminal neuritis secondary to periodontogenic paranasal sinusitis in a red deer (<i>Cervus elaphus</i>)

“…In veterinary medicine, periodontal diseases can cause various complications. For example, in dogs, periodontal diseases can lead to oronasal fistula development, thus causing rhinitis [ 17 ]. In horses, the development of oronasal and sinus fistulas, a well-documented complication following loss or removal of maxillary molar teeth [ 9 ], can lead to sinusitis [ 17 ].…”

“…For example, in dogs, periodontal diseases can lead to oronasal fistula development, thus causing rhinitis [ 17 ]. In horses, the development of oronasal and sinus fistulas, a well-documented complication following loss or removal of maxillary molar teeth [ 9 ], can lead to sinusitis [ 17 ]. In deer, the relationship between dental diseases and sinusitis remains unclear; however, it has been reported that dental conditions can affect mortality in deer [ 10 , 13 ].…”