Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Multiple tooth root resorption in an Italian greyhound dog
By Roux, P et al.·Published in Schweizer Archiv fur Tierheilkunde·2011·Abteilung Chirurgie und Orthopä·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [Multiple tooth resorption in an Italian greyhound].
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Plain-English summary
An Italian greyhound was seen three times over two years for dental cleanings due to gum disease. During these visits, the vet found several teeth with serious damage from tooth resorption, a condition where the body breaks down and absorbs the tooth structure. X-rays confirmed the problem, and since the damage was extensive, the vet decided to extract the severely affected teeth during each visit. This case highlights the importance of regular dental check-ups and X-rays to catch such issues early, as they may be more common in dogs than previously thought.
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Abstract
An Italian greyhound was presented three times during a two-year period for dental prophylaxis due to periodontal disease. Clinical examination revealed lesions on several teeth. Radiographs revealed extensive resorptive root lesions. On histological examination, the presence of odontoclasts and signs of boney remodeling of the roots confirmed the resorptive nature of the lesions. Given the extent of the lesions, and poor prognosis with conservative treatment alone, teeth affected by the most severe resorption were extracted at each visit using a flap technique combined with alveolar vestibular osteotomy. Dental resorptive lesions are rarely detected in the dog but may be more frequent than previously thought. The routine use of dental radiographs can be used to reveal these lesions in the dog.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21638265/