{"title":"Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption and Hypercementosis (EOTRH) in Icelandic Horses in Germany: A Correlation Between Clinical and Radiographic Findings.","authors":"Melusine Tretow, Anna M Hain, Astrid Bienert-Zeit","doi":"10.1177/08987564241308731","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08987564241308731","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Equine odontoclastic tooth resorption and hypercementosis (EOTRH) is a widespread dental disease with an unknown aetiology, mainly affecting the incisors and canine teeth of senior horses. Being clinically asymptomatic in early stages but progressively destructive and painful in many cases highlights the need for improvements in early diagnosis of EOTRH. This study describes how clinical and radiological findings correlate with distinguishing EOTRH-specific symptoms from non-specific findings. Clinical and radiographic examinations of the rostral oral cavity were performed in 154 Icelandic horses. Each horse received a separate assessment of clinical and radiographic findings and was clinically and radiographically classified as either EOTRH Stage 0 (no findings), Stage 1 (suspicious), Stage 2 (mild), Stage 3 (moderate) or Stage 4 (severe). Analysis revealed statistically significant association between non-age-correlated bite angle, fistulae, gingival swelling, gingival recession as well as gingivitis and radiographic EOTRH diagnoses. Meanwhile, no statistical association was found between the occurrence of calculus or tooth mobility and EOTRH diagnosis. Understanding the interaction of the different symptoms enables further diagnostics (e.g., radiography) to be conducted at an early stage, and therefore EOTRH can be diagnosed and treated at its earliest possible stage.</p>","PeriodicalId":17584,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"202-211"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143189235","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":"Complications of Intracanal Irrigation During Root Canal Therapy of a Maxillary Canine Tooth in a Cat.","authors":"V J Jordan, N Paik Koh","doi":"10.1177/08987564241305271","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08987564241305271","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This case describes a previously unreported complication of maxillary canine root canal therapy in a cat. A 5-year-old Russian Blue cat was presented with a complicated crown fracture (pulp exposure) of its left maxillary canine tooth (204). To salvage the tooth, root canal therapy was initiated but not completed due to hemorrhage within the canal. The procedure was staged. On recovery from the procedure, unilateral facial swelling and corneal ulceration were observed. This was consistent with retrograde passage of sodium hypochlorite through the nasolacrimal duct, inducing chemical injury to the cornea. The patient was treated with topical antibiotics, ophthalmic lubrication and systemic analgesia. After seven days of treatment, vast improvements to the eye were noted, with a full recovery confirmed at subsequent follow-up. Rather than complete stage two of the root canal therapy, the affected tooth was extracted; due to progression of pathology affecting the periapical bone. Clinicians should be aware of retrograde chemical irrigation as a potential complication when undertaking root canal therapy of maxillary canine teeth in cats. The close association between the maxillary canine tooth root and the nasolacrimal duct in cats needs to be taken into consideration and may require further evaluation prior to undertaking endodontic treatment. Advanced imaging should be considered. Immediate management of chemical corneal injuries should include copious flushing of the corneal surface, followed by swift referral for ophthalmic assessment.</p>","PeriodicalId":17584,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"226-234"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142853900","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":"Standardization of Oral Photography in Dogs and Cats.","authors":"Yusuke Watabe","doi":"10.1177/08987564241268791","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08987564241268791","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Oral photography is one of the essential methods of maintaining dental records. The primary purpose of photography is to record an image. Images of the oral cavity should have sufficient detail for discerning the features of the hard and soft tissues; in addition, they should accurately reproduce the real colors as they appear in the mouth. Photographs are of value during the repeated monitoring of patients and while making comparisons among historical cohort studies. This article describes the equipment and techniques for obtaining high-quality images of the oral cavities of dogs and cats in a standardized way.</p>","PeriodicalId":17584,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"212-225"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142004567","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}
Jerzy Gawor, Michał Jank, Colin E Harvey, Celine S Nicolas
{"title":"Effectiveness of Dental Homecare Protocols in Unscaled Dogs.","authors":"Jerzy Gawor, Michał Jank, Colin E Harvey, Celine S Nicolas","doi":"10.1177/08987564241292769","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08987564241292769","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Many dental homecare products are marketed, several of which have been evaluated using a \"clean tooth\" protocol (the teeth are scaled at the start of the trial). The efficacy of dental products in dogs that have not had their teeth professionally cleaned (\"dirty tooth model\") has been studied far less often. Some dogs for which professional dental cleaning is indicated will not have their teeth cleaned because of anesthetic risk or for other reasons. In this study, 6 dental homecare products were evaluated against a negative control group; none of the dogs received professional dental cleaning at the start of the study. The home care protocols tested were: brushing every other day using a toothpaste, feeding a dental chew once daily (VF), adding a water additive in the water daily (AQ), brushing once a week + VF daily, brushing once a week + AQ daily, VF + AQ daily. Dental deposits (plaque and calculus) and periodontal health were assessed on awake dogs, before and after receiving the assigned homecare regimen for 8 weeks. Results were compared with an untreated control group. Dental deposits were reduced by regular mechanical action (brushing or VF daily). Periodontal health status was improved when AQ daily was combined with either brushing once a week or VF daily. Two scoring techniques useful for determining a recommendation from a veterinarian to commence home oral hygiene or recommend dental scaling as a necessary first step are described.</p>","PeriodicalId":17584,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"176-181"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11894899/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142716562","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Success of Full-Coverage Titanium Alloy Crowns of Canine Teeth in Dogs.","authors":"Beth W Romig, Heather L Duncan","doi":"10.1177/08987564251323370","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08987564251323370","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A retrospective analysis of medical records from a specialty dental practice was performed, and all cases of full-coverage titanium alloy crowns of canine teeth in dogs were reviewed. Only 5 cases of failure were noted in a total of 53 crowns in 25 dogs. No bond failures between the prepared tooth and the crown were noted; all cases of failure were due to fracture of the tooth apical to the crown margin. The success rate of retention was 100% whereas the overall tooth survival was 91%. Risk factors for tooth fracture, such as crown height-to-diameter ratio, were identified.</p>","PeriodicalId":17584,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"8987564251323370"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143989426","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":"Infrabony Periodontal Pocket Therapy With Autogenous Bone and Platelet-Rich Plasma in Dogs: A Case Series.","authors":"Kazuya Tamura","doi":"10.1177/08987564251331112","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08987564251331112","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Although dogs frequently suffer from periodontal disease, there is a lack of periodontal regeneration material for successful regeneration of periodontal pockets. This study presents a case series wherein periodontal tissue regeneration therapy using a mixture of autogenous bone and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) was performed in 4 dogs with periodontitis. The advantage of both autogenous bone and PRP in periodontal tissue regeneration therapy has been reported previously. In addition, there are no limitations in accessing either of these materials, as they are obtained from the animal that is being treated. Periodontal tissue regeneration was achieved with attachment gain in 3 of 4 cases that was equivalent to that of trafermin, which was used as a positive control (autogenous bone and PRP: 3.5 ± 0.50 mm, trafermin: 4.2 ± 1.09 mm). Similar results were observed in root bifurcation lesions. The study concluded that mixtures of autogenous bone and PRP are a viable choice for periodontal tissue regeneration therapy in dogs, especially when there are limitations in the availability of periodontal regeneration materials.</p>","PeriodicalId":17584,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"8987564251331112"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144000804","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":"Utilization of Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Analyzing the Relationship Between the Mandibular Fourth Premolar Tooth Roots, the Mandibular Canal, and Ventral Mandibular Cortex in 81 Small Breed Dogs.","authors":"Sara Hermanson, Allen Skinner","doi":"10.1177/08987564251324409","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08987564251324409","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The mandibular fourth premolar teeth (308, 408) and surrounding mandibular bone are subject to pathologies such as periodontal disease, periapical pathology, and mandibular fracture. As such, the locations of these teeth roots in relation to the mandibular canal and the ventral mandibular cortex are important considerations when developing a surgical treatment plan. This study analyzed the 308 and 408 teeth with cone beam computed tomography scans in 81 small breed dogs. There was no statistically significant variance found in distance to the mandibular canal or the mandibular ventral cortex between the individual mesial and distal roots of 308 and 408. The mesial roots of 308 and 408 tended to be lingual and within the mandibular canal, while the distal roots tended to be dorsal and buccal to the mandibular canal. There was a statistically significant variance regarding the mesial roots and distal roots in relation to the mandibular canal.</p>","PeriodicalId":17584,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"8987564251324409"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143649605","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}
Roberto Silveira Fecchio, Gustavo P Dutra, Bruna Emely Pereira Barbosa, Marcel de Freitas Lucena, Rodrigo Hidalgo Friciello Teixeira
{"title":"Dental Treatment for Overgrown Teeth in a Black-Spotted Pufferfish (<i>Arothron nigropunctatus</i>).","authors":"Roberto Silveira Fecchio, Gustavo P Dutra, Bruna Emely Pereira Barbosa, Marcel de Freitas Lucena, Rodrigo Hidalgo Friciello Teixeira","doi":"10.1177/08987564251323063","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08987564251323063","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pufferfish, known for their unique dental structures and body features, can face complications such as overgrown teeth, leading to difficulties in feeding and potential health issues. This study aims to report the diagnosis, treatment plan, and outcomes of a dental intervention addressing a case of overgrown teeth in a black-spotted pufferfish (<i>Arothron nigropunctatus</i>) housed in an aquarium in the southeastern region of Brazil. The article discusses the challenges encountered during the treatment process and provides insights into the importance of proactive dental care in aquatic species. The successful resolution of the case highlights the significance of tailored dental interventions in ensuring the well-being of aquatic species, like the pufferfish. Furthermore, this study documents the first dental treatment performed on a pufferfish specimen in Brazil.</p>","PeriodicalId":17584,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"8987564251323063"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143542534","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":"Renal Osteodystrophy in 2 Canine Patients.","authors":"Erez Cohen-Mivtach","doi":"10.1177/08987564251324114","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08987564251324114","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This report presents 2 cases of renal osteodystrophy in young to middle-aged dogs, emphasizing the clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges, and therapeutic management. Both cases exhibited similar symptoms including oral abnormalities and renal dysfunction, with radiographic evidence revealing substantial bone resorption in the mandibles and maxillae. Histological analysis post-mortem confirmed advanced chronic kidney disease characterized by extensive fibrosis and glomerular abnormalities. The report underscores the critical importance of early detection of chronic kidney disease to mitigate the development of secondary hyperparathyroidism and subsequent renal osteodystrophy. These cases illustrate the complexities of diagnosing and managing renal osteodystrophy in dogs, highlighting the need for comprehensive diagnostic approaches combining clinical evaluation, radiographic imaging, and histopathological examination. Effective management strategies discussed include dietary modification, phosphate binding agents, and supportive care to alleviate clinical symptoms and slow progression of disease. The outcomes underscore the grave prognosis associated with advanced stages of chronic kidney disease and emphasize the significance of proactive screening and early intervention in mitigating renal osteodystrophy in canine patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":17584,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Veterinary Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"8987564251324114"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143537429","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}