Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dental X-rays and treatment for tooth resorption in cats
By DuPont, Gregg A·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2005·Shoreline Veterinary Dental Clinic, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Radiographic evaluation and treatment of feline dental resorptive lesions.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat with painful teeth was examined and diagnosed with dental resorptive lesions, which are common in felines. The veterinarian used dental X-rays to confirm the diagnosis and determine the extent of the problem. The only effective treatment for these painful lesions is to remove the affected teeth or the part of the tooth causing discomfort. While more research is needed to understand why these lesions occur, this approach can provide long-term relief for cats suffering from this condition.
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Abstract
Many feline resorptive lesions are easily diagnosed by clinical oral examination, whereas others require dental radiographs. Radiographs can reveal the presence of resorption, and often the nature of the resorptive process as well. Removal of affected teeth when they cause discomfort, or of the portion of the tooth causing the discomfort, remains the only treatment that provides long-term resolution. Until we understand the etiology of the inciting causes and of the factors contributing to the progression of resorptive lesions, reliable prevention cannot be offered.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15979520/