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L Miguel Carreira1, Daniela Dias2, Pedro Azevedo2
1Anjos of Assis Veterinary Medicine Centre (CMVAA), Rua D.ªFrancisca da Azambuja Nº 9 - 9A, Barreiro, Portugal; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Clinic, University of Lisbon (FMV/ULisboa), Av. da, Universidade Técnica de Lisboa, Polo Universitário Alto da Ajuda, Lisbon, Portugal; Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Animal Health (CIISA), FMV/ULisboa, Av. da, Universidade Técnica de Lisboa, Polo Universitário Alto da Ajuda, Lisbon, Portugal; School of Dental Medicine, Superior Institute of Health Sciences Egas Moniz, Caparica, Portugal.
Abstract:
To analyze the relationships between gender, age, weight, and variations in the levels of serum ionized calcium ([iCa(2+)]) during periodontal disease (PD) evolution. In this study, dogs (n = 50) were divided into 5 groups according to the stage of PD: G0 (no PD), G1 (gingivitis), G2 (initial periodontitis), G3 (moderate periodontitis), and G4 (severe periodontitis). Statistically significant correlations were observed between age, [iCa(2+)] levels, and PD stage. Older dogs had lower [iCa(2+)] levels and more advanced PD stages (high positive correlation), and their body weight decreased as PD developed (negative correlation). Lower [iCa(2+)] values were associated with more severe PD.
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