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Oral pathology.

Brook A Niemiec¹

¹Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties, San Diego, CA 92111, USA. bn@vetdentalrad.com

Topics in Companion Animal Medicine

|May 17, 2008

Summary

Common oral diseases in dogs and cats often lack early signs, leading to late diagnosis. This review details various oral pathologies, aiding practitioners in timely detection and treatment.

Area of Science:

Veterinary Dentistry
Small Animal Medicine

Background:

Oral diseases are prevalent in small animals, frequently causing pain and infection.
Many oral pathologies present with subtle or absent clinical signs, delaying diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

To review common oral pathologies in dogs and cats, excluding periodontal disease.
To provide practitioners with knowledge for effective diagnosis and treatment of oral conditions.

Main Methods:

Discussion of various oral pathologies with graphic presentation.
Detailed review of etiology, clinical signs, diagnostic tests, and treatment options.

Main Results:

Covers persistent deciduous teeth, fractured teeth, intrinsic staining, feline tooth resorption, caries, oral neoplasia, eosinophilic granuloma complex, lymphoplasmacytic gingivostomatitis, enamel hypoplasia, and missing teeth.

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Conclusions:

Early recognition and understanding of these common oral diseases are crucial for effective veterinary patient care.
This comprehensive overview aims to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes for canine and feline oral pathologies.