Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Young dog with kidney disease and loose teeth from bone loss
By Carmichael, D T et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary dentistry·1995·Village Animal Clinic, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Renal dysplasia with secondary hyperparathyroidism and loose teeth in a young dog.
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Plain-English summary
A young dog with renal dysplasia (a kidney development issue) was brought in because it had loose teeth. The loose teeth were caused by a condition called secondary hyperparathyroidism, which led to the excessive loss of bone around the teeth. The vet used X-rays to examine the dog's jaw and confirm the diagnosis. Treatment focused on managing the kidney issue, which helped improve the dog's overall health and dental stability.
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Abstract
In a dog with renal dysplasia and secondary hyperparathyroidism, loose teeth resulted from excessive resorption of alveolar bone. Sharpey's fibers, still anchored in the cementum, were lost in the replacing fibrous tissue and few fibers found their way to distant bone fragments. The alveolar bone is the site of predilection for the excessive, generalized resorption of bone in hyperparathyroidism. Clinical radiographic examination of the jaws is a valuable tool in the detection of the disease.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9693641/