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Tooth root abscesses in New World camelids: 23 cases (1972-1994)
M L Cebra1, C K Cebra, F B Garry
1Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins 80523, USA.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|August 15, 1996
Summary
New World camelids with tooth root abscesses commonly present with local swelling. Both medical and surgical treatments, including antibiotics and tooth extraction, can successfully resolve these dental infections.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Dentistry
- Comparative Pathology
Background:
- Tooth root abscesses are a significant dental issue in New World camelids.
- Understanding clinical and radiographic findings is crucial for diagnosis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize clinical and radiographic findings of tooth root abscesses in llamas and alpacas.
- To evaluate the outcomes of medical and surgical interventions for these abscesses.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective case series of 23 llamas and alpacas with tooth root abscesses.
- Data collected included signalment, clinical and radiographic findings, bacteriology, treatments, and outcomes.
- Analysis of disease history, physical examinations, and diagnostic imaging.
Main Results:
- Local swelling was the most frequent clinical sign.
- Mandibular molars were most commonly affected.
- Facultative anaerobic bacteria were frequently identified; antibiotic therapy, surgical extraction, and root canal procedures were successful treatments.
Conclusions:
- Tooth root abscesses in New World camelids can be successfully treated with both medical and surgical approaches.
- Effective management strategies lead to resolution of clinical signs.