Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Discolored teeth in a 1-year-old female Labrador Retriever dog
By Venet, Katherine·Published in Journal of veterinary dentistry·2024·Michigan Animal Dental Specialists, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Dentinogenesis Imperfecta in a 1-Year-Old Female Labrador Retriever Dog: A Case Report and Literature Review.
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Plain-English summary
A 1-year-old female Labrador Retriever was brought in because her adult teeth were discolored, and she had a history of her baby teeth being the same way. This condition, called dentinogenesis imperfecta, is a rare genetic disorder that affects tooth development. The veterinarian examined her teeth using X-rays and other tests to understand the problem better. While there isn't a specific treatment for this condition, the findings can help guide care and management for dogs with similar dental issues.
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Abstract
Dentinogenesis imperfecta is a rare, autosomal dominant, hereditary disorder that occurs in humans and animals. In humans, known causative genetic mutations have been elucidated; however, veterinary literature on the topic is limited. This case report describes a 1-year-old female Labrador Retriever who presented for evaluation of generalized discoloration of the permanent dentition with historical discoloration of the deciduous dentition. Radiographic and histopathological findings will be discussed, as well as an in-depth review of the current human and veterinary literature pertaining to the pathogenesis and treatment options for dentinogenesis imperfecta.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37872656/