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Evaluation of canine teeth crown reduction technique in macaques
Su-Mi Kim1, Jong-Min Kim2,3,4
1Seoul National University Dental Hospital, 103 Daehak-ro Jongno-gu, Seoul, 110-799 South Korea.
Laboratory Animal Research
|June 11, 2020
Summary
Reducing canine teeth in adult male macaques is a safe procedure. This intervention minimizes the risk of injury to humans and other non-human primates, with minimal complications observed.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Primate Research
- Surgical Procedures
Background:
- Canine teeth in adult male macaques pose a safety risk to humans and other primates.
- Evaluating complications of canine teeth reduction in macaques is crucial for safety protocols.
Observation:
- Canine teeth reduction was performed on 10 macaques (8 rhesus, 2 cynomolgus).
- Complications were monitored through gross examination, CBC, and appetite checks over several weeks.
- One macaque developed a periapical abscess and fistula over two years post-procedure, requiring extraction.
Findings:
- Canine teeth reduction in macaques demonstrated a low complication rate.
- 9 out of 10 macaques experienced no adverse effects from the procedure.
- The procedure is effective in reducing potential harm.
Implications:
- Canine teeth reduction is a viable and acceptable procedure for male macaques.
- This intervention enhances safety for handlers and other animals in research settings.
- Minimizing canine tooth severity reduces injury potential in inter-primate and human-primate interactions.
