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Tooth resorption found in 66% of cats treated at an Israeli dental
By Cohen-Mivtach, Erez·Published in Journal of veterinary dentistry·2025·Canine and Feline Practice·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Prevalence of Tooth Resorptive Lesions in 120 Feline Dental Patients in Israel.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 120 cats undergoing dental treatment in Israel were found to have tooth resorption (TR), a common dental issue where teeth break down and dissolve. In this study, 66% of the cats had TR, with older cats (especially those over 10 years) being more likely to be affected. The most commonly impacted teeth were the lower fourth premolars. If your cat is showing signs of dental discomfort, such as difficulty eating or bad breath, it’s important to consult your veterinarian for a dental check-up.
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Abstract
Tooth resorption (TR) is a common dental condition seen in domestic cats, with a reported prevalence of 29-37.5% in clinically healthy cats and 60.8-67% in cats presenting for dental problems. Radiological and medical records of 120 cats that underwent dental treatment at a private veterinary clinic in Israel between October 2015 and February 2023 were reviewed. Records in which full-mouth radiographs had been obtained were included in the study. Radiographs were screened for TR according to the AVDC classification. Teeth affected by TR were identified in 79/120 (66%) cats. The mean age of cats with TR and non-TR was 8.3 and 6.2 years, respectively. The median age of the TR and non-TR cat populations was 8 and 7 years, respectively. A correlation was found between the number of teeth affected per cat and the age in TR cats. Cats 10 years of age and older, had a TR prevalence of 83.3%. The teeth most commonly affected by TR (82.3%) were the mandibular fourth premolar teeth (308,408).
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38295354/