Retrospective Evaluation of Dental and Gingival Health in 150 Dogs

Abstract

In this study, it was purposed to calculate the prevalence of gingivitis, calculus and traumatic dentoalveolar injuries as a result of the inspected dental and gingival examinations of 150 dogs brought to Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Animal Hospital due to various health problems. As a result of the examination, calculus (87.2%), gingivitis (60.7%) and traumatic dentoalveolar injuries (51.3%) were encountered in the majority of patients at higher rates than the reported prevalence values. It has been emphasized that if the existing diseases are not treated, the general health of the patient may be adversely and irreversibly affected.