Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Risk factors for tooth resorption in Portuguese cats
By Mestrinho, Lisa A. et al.·Published in Journal of Veterinary Dentistry·2013·From the Centre of Research in Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lusófona University of Humanities and Technologies, Av. Campo Grande, 376 – 1749-024 Lisboa, Portugal; TandDyreklinikken Referral Practice (Ruhnau), Måløv Værkstedsby 99, 2760 Måløv, Denmark; Interdisciplinary Centre of Research in Animal Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; and, Technical University of Lisbon (Niza), Av. da Universidade Técnica — 1300-477 Lisbon, Portugal·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Risk Assessment of Feline Tooth Resorption: A Portuguese Clinical Case Control Study
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Plain-English summary
A group of cats undergoing general anesthesia for various reasons were examined for tooth resorption, a common dental issue in felines. The study found that older cats, particularly those aged 10 to 15 years, were over six times more likely to have tooth resorption compared to younger cats. Additionally, cats with gingivitis (gum inflammation) also had a higher risk of developing this dental problem. The most affected teeth were the lower third premolars and molars, with canine teeth showing a tendency for a specific type of lesion. Regular dental check-ups and cleanings can help manage and prevent dental issues in older cats.
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Abstract
Tooth resorption (TR) is one of the most common dental diseases in cats. Determination of risk factors has not yet been fully assessed and, to the best knowledge of the authors, this disease has never been studied in Portuguese cats. The objective of this case-control study was to determine type and distribution of TR lesions, evaluate risk factors, and establish relationships between variables in this disease. The study included data from 71 cats admitted for general anesthesia for various reasons. The cats were randomly selected. The inclusion criteria were availability of clinical history and owner permission. Cats with known oral disease were not excluded from the study. All cats received ultrasonic scaling and polishing of the teeth, a thorough oral examination, and full-mouth radiographs. A strong statistical relation was found between age and TR. The age group of 10 to 15-years showed an increased risk of 6.56 times for TR occurrence compared with the group 0 to 4-years of age. Presence of gingivitis in all index levels was related to an increased risk for TR. No relation was found between age or gingivitis index and lesion type. Mandibular third premolar and molar teeth were most commonly affected by TR, especially for type 1 lesions. Canine teeth were statistically more likely to have type 2 lesions. The trend for the canine teeth to be more affected with type 2 lesions needs further verification.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1177/089875641303000202