Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Where dental resorptive lesions appear in cat teeth on X-rays
By Harvey, Colin E et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary dentistry·2004·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Mapping of the radiographic central point of feline dental resorptive lesions.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A group of 217 cats needing dental treatment had their teeth examined, revealing dental resorptive lesions in 107 of them. These lesions were most often found on the molars and maxillary canine teeth. The study mapped where these lesions occurred, showing that they were usually located in the upper parts of the roots for molars and more towards the bottom for canine teeth. Understanding where these lesions are can help veterinarians better diagnose and treat dental issues in cats.
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Abstract
Intraoral dental radiographs of 217 cats presented for dental treatment were examined. Radiographic signs of dental resorptive lesions were identified in 107 cats, and the apparent central point of each lesion was mapped on a diagram of the tooth. Mapping was only possible on maxillary and mandibular canine teeth and on mandibular third premolar, fourth premolar, and first molar teeth. Resorptive lesions were most common on the molar teeth (n = 103) and maxillary canine teeth (n = 96), and least common on fourth premolar teeth (n = 56). Resorptive lesions on premolar and molar teeth were widely scattered, noted more commonly in the coronal portions of the root. Resorptive lesions in canine teeth had a tendency to be located more apically on the roots.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15108398/