Laura Šakarnytė, Indrė Matsuzaki, Julien Troillet, Modestas Ružauskas
{"title":"Autologous Conditioned Serum Improves Early Wound Healing Scores of Postextraction Dental Wound in Dogs.","authors":"Laura Šakarnytė, Indrė Matsuzaki, Julien Troillet, Modestas Ružauskas","doi":"10.1177/08987564261496813","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08987564261496813","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This retrospective study evaluated the potential role of autologous conditioned serum (ACS) as an adjunctive therapy to improve postextraction dental wound healing in dogs. Clinical records of 40 dogs that underwent tooth extraction were included in the analysis. Data from 20 dogs that had received ACS applied to the extraction site following suturing were compared with those from 20 dogs that received the standard treatment. Healing outcomes were assessed from follow-up notes at days 3, 7 and 14, using the Early Wound Healing Score (EHS) to evaluate haemostasis, inflammation, and wound margin closure. Analysis revealed that dogs treated with ACS demonstrated significantly higher EHS compared to controls. By day 3, the ACS group showed a significant improvement in EHS compared to controls (<i>P</i> = .01), with a large effect size (Hedges <i>g</i> = 0.87). The higher clinical scores persisted at day 7, with a significantly higher score for clinical signs of reepithelialization in the ACS group (<i>P</i> <i>=</i> .02, Hedges <i>g</i> <i>=</i> 0.78). These differences were observed across subgroups, regardless of patient demographics or clinical presentation within the study population. The findings suggest that ACS is associated with improved EHS, including reepithelialization and haemostasis scores.</p>","PeriodicalId":17584,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"8987564261496813"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149269605","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Global Game, A Global Journal.","authors":"David E Clarke","doi":"10.1177/08987564261497775","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08987564261497775","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17584,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"8987564261497775"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149245083","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Daniela Assis Scatena, Paula Abreu Villela, Alyne Simões, Patrícia Moreira De Freitas, Luciane Hiramatsu Azevedo
{"title":"Laser as an Adjunct in Endodontic Treatment in Dogs: Perspectives on a Conservative, Effective, and Safe Approach.","authors":"Daniela Assis Scatena, Paula Abreu Villela, Alyne Simões, Patrícia Moreira De Freitas, Luciane Hiramatsu Azevedo","doi":"10.1177/08987564261491269","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08987564261491269","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Crown fractures and subsequent pulp necrosis are common clinical findings in veterinary dental practice. While conventional endodontic therapy typically yields favorable outcomes, light therapies, such as antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) and photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT), have emerged as promising adjuncts for enhancing disinfection and tissue repair. However, standardized protocols for these therapies in veterinary dentistry remain scarce. This clinical case report describes the management of a maxillary incisor with pulp necrosis secondary to a coronal fracture in a dog. Following conventional chemomechanical preparation, aPDT was performed using 0.01% methylene blue as a photosensitizer and a 660 nm diode laser (100 mW, 9 J) delivered via an intracanal diffusing fiber. Immediately after the endodontic canal manipulation, the diode laser (PBMT; 808 nm, 3 J/point) was applied using contact transmucosal mode to modulate inflammation and stimulate periapical bone repair, followed by weekly sessions for 3 weeks. Radiographic and clinical follow-up at day 1, 2 and 8 weeks, and 1 year postoperatively demonstrated progressive alveolar healing and the absence of clinical symptoms. The combined use of aPDT and PBMT with the described laser parameters seemed to be a promising, conservative and effective approach to optimize root canal disinfection, promoting local analgesy and possible accelerating apical bone remodeling. The results suggest that light therapies are valuable tools for enhancing endodontic success in dogs.</p>","PeriodicalId":17584,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"8987564261491269"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149238805","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Deborah Yee, Ashley Capen-Kerns, Jason P Hutt, Jennifer Tjepkema
{"title":"Quantitative Assessment of Maxillary Canine, Fourth Premolar, and First Molar Root Surface Areas and Ratios in 68 Brachycephalic Dogs Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography.","authors":"Deborah Yee, Ashley Capen-Kerns, Jason P Hutt, Jennifer Tjepkema","doi":"10.1177/08987564261494957","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08987564261494957","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Malocclusions involving the maxillary canine teeth are common in brachycephalic dogs and may require active force orthodontics. Orthodontic anchorage is influenced by root surface area (RSA), yet the RSA of orthodontically important teeth has not been quantified in brachycephalic dogs. The objectives were to quantify the RSA of the maxillary canine, fourth premolar (PM4), and first molar (M1) teeth using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), compare the canine RSA with the PM4, M1, and combined PM4 + M1 RSAs, and evaluate the relationship of body weight to these ratios. A retrospective observational study was performed using CBCT scans from 68 brachycephalic dogs (119 dental arcades). Teeth were segmented, and RSA was calculated. Dogs were grouped by body weight (<10 kg, 10-25 kg, >25 kg), and RSA ratios were compared between weight classes. All dental arcades (119/119, 100%) had a canine-to-combined PM4 + M1 RSA ratio (C:PM4 + M1) of less than 1. The canine-to-PM4 ratio was less than 1 in 61.35% of arcades, whereas the canine-to-M1 ratio was less than 1 in 1.68% of arcades, all in dogs weighing <10 kg. Body weight was positively associated with the C:PM4 + M1 ratio (<i>P</i> = .0006); however, the ratio remained less than 1 in all arcades. Small dogs had significantly lower C:PM4 + M1 ratios than medium (<i>P</i> = .006) and large dogs (<i>P</i> = .03). These findings support the use of the maxillary PM4 and M1 as a reinforced anchorage unit for orthodontic movement of the maxillary canine tooth in brachycephalic dogs.</p>","PeriodicalId":17584,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"8987564261494957"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149137276","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Computer-Aided Design of a Palatal Obturator in Treating Feline Oronasal Fistula: A Case Report.","authors":"Tsung-Fu Hung, Po-Jan Kuo, Cedric Tutt, Izzie Yi-Chin Tsai","doi":"10.1177/08987564261495733","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08987564261495733","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Oronasal fistulas in felines present significant clinical challenges and complicate treatment planning and intervention. This report investigates the application of the virtual twin concept and advanced digital technologies, specifically 3-dimensional (3D) scanning, computer-aided design (CAD), and additive manufacturing techniques, toward the development of a custom palatal obturator for managing a chronic oronasal fistula in an 18-month-old male cat. Despite more than 3 prior surgical attempts, the fistula remained unresolved. The approach involved the CAD of the palatal obturator. This involved creation of a 3D model of the palatal lesion, enabling precise simulation, planning, and customization of the obturator. After placing the obturator, complete remission of clinical symptoms indicated a significant improvement in quality of life. The techniques described demonstrate considerable efficacy in closing palatal defects. The integration of virtual twin modeling and 3D technologies provides a minimally invasive treatment option, offering a promising alternative to the surgical approaches by enhancing visualization, design precision, and procedural predictability.</p>","PeriodicalId":17584,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"8987564261495733"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149137317","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bilateral Palatal Root Agenesis of Maxillary Fourth Premolars in 2 Welsh Corgis: A Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)-Based Case Report.","authors":"Gyumin Kim, Daehyun Kwon, Se Eun Kim","doi":"10.1177/08987564261492601","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08987564261492601","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Palatal root agenesis of the maxillary fourth premolar (PM4) is a rarely reported developmental anomaly in dogs. This report describes 2 cases of bilateral palatal root agenesis in Welsh Corgis that had complicated crown-root fractures. Initial intraoral radiography suggested absence of the palatal root; however, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) with 3-dimensional reconstruction provided definitive visualization confirming complete bilateral absence of the palatal roots and associated root canal systems in both patients. Based on these anatomical findings, conventional root canal treatment was performed only on the mesiobuccal and distal roots, which resulted in favorable clinical outcomes during the follow-up period. Furthermore, a 10-year retrospective review of 6683 dental records across 2 referral hospitals identified only 2 cases among 244 Welsh Corgis, which corresponded to record-based frequencies of 0.03% (95% CI, 0.004-0.108%) in the overall canine population and 0.82% (95% CI, 0.099-2.929%) in Welsh Corgis. These findings suggested that palatal root agenesis of the maxillary PM4, although rare, may occur bilaterally and should be carefully considered during diagnosis and treatment planning of fractured carnassial teeth. This study highlighted the utility of CBCT in distinguishing true root agenesis from other anatomical variations. Although both cases occurred in Welsh Corgis, larger studies are required to determine whether any breed-related tendency exists.</p>","PeriodicalId":17584,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"8987564261492601"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149127907","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jordan Steedman, Grace P S Kwong, Brittney E Rigby
{"title":"A Survey of Aseptic Practices in Veterinary Endodontics: Vital Pulp Treatment and Root Canal Treatment.","authors":"Jordan Steedman, Grace P S Kwong, Brittney E Rigby","doi":"10.1177/08987564261492129","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08987564261492129","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim of this study was to characterize aseptic practices used by American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC) diplomates during vital pulp treatment (VPT) and root canal treatment (RCT) to gain a better understanding of current practices and identify areas of variability. A voluntary, anonymous web-based survey consisting of questions relating to various aseptic practices used during VPT and RCT was disseminated to AVDC diplomates via an online listserv. Responses were analyzed to compare aseptic practices between the 2 procedures, evaluate the influence of years since board certification on use of aseptic practices, and assess associations between aseptic technique and antibiotic prescribing practices. A total of 103 complete responses were analyzed. Substantial variability in aseptic practices was identified. Several aseptic measures, including rubber dam use, were performed significantly more frequently during VPT than RCT (<i>P</i> < .05). Rubber dam use was uncommon overall, with 64.04% of respondents never using one for VPT and 75.73% never using one for RCT. Breaches in aseptic technique were associated with increased antibiotic prescribing. There was no significant difference between pre- and perioperative antibiotic use between VPT and RCT, but postoperative antibiotic use was significantly more common following VPT than RCT (<i>P</i> = 1.03 × 10<sup>-7</sup>). Aseptic practices among AVDC diplomates vary widely, indicating the absence of standardized guidelines for veterinary endodontics. These findings underscore the need for evidence-based recommendations and further investigation into the relationship between aseptic technique and clinical outcomes in veterinary patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":17584,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"8987564261492129"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149127913","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Getting the Most out of Oral and Maxillofacial Biopsy.","authors":"Randi Gold","doi":"10.1177/08987564261492170","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08987564261492170","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The oral cavity is a common site for pathologic lesions ranging from diseases of the teeth, gingiva, and periodontal ligament to benign and malignant neoplasms. Histopathology can aid diagnosis, and best results are achieved when the clinician and pathologist actively collaborate. This process begins with understanding how to collect an adequate sample that is devoid of artifact and includes providing a concise but appropriate clinical history as well as submitting clinical photographs and diagnostic imaging that help the pathologist make clinicopathological correlations. As the pathology report may contain unfamiliar specialized terminology and can represent an area of confusion, an open line of communication between the clinician and pathologist is essential.</p>","PeriodicalId":17584,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"8987564261492170"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149081321","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kuan-Ting Lin, Fernanda Maria Lopes-Kubitza, Lenin Arturo Villamizar-Martinez
{"title":"A Retrospective Study Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography to Evaluate Peripheral Odontogenic Fibroma in Dogs.","authors":"Kuan-Ting Lin, Fernanda Maria Lopes-Kubitza, Lenin Arturo Villamizar-Martinez","doi":"10.1177/08987564261489921","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08987564261489921","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Peripheral odontogenic fibroma (POF) is a common benign odontogenic tumor in dogs. This tumor is usually found as a pink and firm mass on the gingiva but may be similar in appearance to gingival hyperplasia. Mineralization is a commonly observed feature of this tumor with imaging, which may guide clinicians with sample collection for histopathology. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a 3-dimensional imaging modality that can be used to assess characteristics and biologic behavior of a tumor. Forty-two dogs with previously diagnosed POF through histopathology were enrolled in this study. CBCT was used to assess tumor location, tumor orientation, mineralization patterns, periosteal reaction, cavitation, tooth displacement, and tooth resorption. The most common location of POF was the rostral region of the maxilla. The most common tumor orientations were coronal and buccal. The most reported CBCT features were proliferation (92.7-100%), mixed conformation (71.4 ± 13.5%), and the presence of periosteal reaction (58.8 ± 2.3%). Cohen's kappa agreement was consistent for most features except coronal orientation, proliferation, and tooth resorption. Tooth displacement was significantly correlated with the rostral region of the maxilla (<i>P</i> < .05). Tumor invasion and lysis alone were not observed in this study. In conclusion, the most reported CBCT features of POF from this study can be used to prioritize POF as a differential diagnosis when evaluating an odontogenic tumor.</p>","PeriodicalId":17584,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"8987564261489921"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148990633","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Vessel Sealing Systems in Veterinary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Current Evidence and Clinical Applications.","authors":"Kristina Feigin, John Lewis","doi":"10.1177/08987564261487257","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08987564261487257","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Vessel sealing systems (VSSs) are medical devices that use bipolar electrothermal energy to seal blood vessels by denaturing collagen and elastin in the vessel wall, successfully occluding the vessel and reducing blood loss during surgical procedures. These devices eliminate the need for conventional ligatures or surgical clips in many situations and have become widely adopted in both human and veterinary surgery. Reported advantages include reduced operative time, improved hemostasis, decreased blood loss, and the ability to perform dissection and vessel sealing with a single instrument. The objective of this article is to summarize the current evidence regarding vessel sealing technology and discuss its applications in veterinary oral and maxillofacial surgery. Published studies from human head and neck surgery and veterinary surgery demonstrate that VSSs are safe and effective for a variety of procedures, including neck dissection, thyroidectomy, parotidectomy, and tonsillectomy. In veterinary oral and maxillofacial surgery, vessel sealing devices can facilitate maxillectomy, mandibulectomy, glossectomy, sialoadenectomy, tonsillectomy, staphylectomy, lymphadenectomy, and other soft tissue resections where reliable hemostasis is essential. Potential limitations include thermal injury, device cost, and concerns regarding repeated reuse of single-use handpieces. Nevertheless, current evidence and the authors' clinical experience support VSSs as valuable surgical tools that improve surgical efficiency and hemostasis during complex oral and maxillofacial procedures.</p>","PeriodicalId":17584,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"8987564261487257"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148912516","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}