Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dental sealant reduces plaque and gum disease in dogs after cleaning
By Gengler, William R et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary dentistry·2005·Animal Hospital of Verona, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Evaluation of a barrier dental sealant in dogs.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 40 healthy dogs, both mixed and purebred, had dental plaque, tartar, or gum disease. After a professional teeth cleaning, a special dental sealant was applied to one side of their mouths and reapplied weekly for eight weeks. The results showed that the treated side had significantly less plaque and tartar, improved gum health, and less bleeding compared to the untreated side. This suggests that using a barrier dental sealant after a cleaning can help keep your dog's teeth healthier for longer.
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Abstract
A study was conducted in 40 healthy, randomly selected, client-owned, mixed and purebred dogs to assess the efficacy of a barrier dental sealant. All dogs showed evidence of dental plaque, calculus, or gingivitis. The dental sealant was applied to one side of the mouth following a professional teeth cleaning procedure and reapplied weekly for 8-weeks following the cleaning procedure. Dental parameters evaluated included plaque, calculus, gingivitis, and gingival bleeding indices. A statistically significant difference was detected between treated and untreated teeth compared with baseline values for plaque and calculus at weeks 4 and 8, gingivitis at week 4, and gingival bleeding time at week 8. A professional teeth cleaning procedure followed by a single application of the barrier dental sealant and weekly reapplication performed by a veterinarian or veterinary technician provided significant improvement in plaque and calculus indices during an 8-week period.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16295802/