Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ectopic tooth eruption in 35 dogs - signs and treatment
By Klim, Emilia Barbara et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary dentistry·2023·Klinika Weterynaryjna Arka·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A Retrospective Study of Ectopic Eruption in 35 Dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 35 dogs had problems with their teeth due to ectopic eruption, which means their teeth were growing in the wrong places. Many of these dogs showed signs like tooth crowding, facial swelling, or gum disease. Most of the affected teeth were permanent ones that didn't erupt properly, especially in the upper jaw. Treatment was needed for about two-thirds of the dogs, which helped address the issues caused by the misplaced teeth.
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Abstract
Ectopic eruption results from a disturbance in tooth development and eruption, leading to an erupted or non-erupted tooth being in an unexpected anatomical location. This retrospective case series describes the location, position, form, and clinical signs associated with ectopic eruption in dogs. Thirty-five dogs (46 teeth) were diagnosed with ectopic eruption at three clinical practices during 2017-2020. The cases were described in terms of the location, the development and eruption status, the clinical signs, the consequences, and the treatment performed. The collected data were statistically analyzed to establish possible ramifications. The results showed that the ectopic eruption in the evaluated cases involved permanent teeth, mainly located in the maxilla, and mostly unerupted. Those located in the mandible were significantly more impacted than those located in the maxilla. This study concluded that tooth crowding and malocclusion (39.1%), facial swelling (8.6%), and periodontal disease (8.6%) were associated with the presence of ectopic eruption, and consequently, treatment was required in the majority (65.2%) of cases.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36503317/