A large case-control study indicates a breed-specific predisposition to feline tooth resorption.

Tooth resorption (TR) is one of the most common dental diseases of cats. It is a painful condition leading to tooth loss. The etiology of TR remains unclear, but old age, breed, other oral and dental diseases, and environmental factors are suspected predisposing factors. In our study, we used part of the data from the extensive feline health online survey of 8115 Finnish cats. As TR is difficult to detect and as the feline health survey included diagnoses defined by both veterinarians and the owners, we limited our study to a subpopulation of cats diagnosed with oral or dental disease by a veterinarian and had dental examination or surgery under sedation (n=944). We utilized case-control study analysed by multivariable logistic regression to determine the risk factors and breed variation of feline TR. The 202 cats diagnosed with TR were defined as TR cases and the remaining 742 cats as controls. The frequency of veterinarian-diagnosed TR was 3.9% in the health survey data (316/8115) and 21% in the subpopulation (202/944). The risk of TR increased with age (14.7% in youngest and 25.3% in oldest age group). Our finding that TR was significantly associated with gingivitis or periodontitis in cats that had also calculus (OR: 2.49 and 3.70, respectively) suggests that inflammatory changes caused by calculus increase the risk of TR. We found that Cornish Rex, European, and Ragdoll are at higher risk for TR (OR: 2.44, 2.98 and 2.90, respectively). Exotic-Persians breed group had lower risk (OR: 0.28). TR was not observed in Turkish van or Devon Rex. The differences between breeds highlight a genetic contribution. In addition, female cats that had food available constantly had significantly less TR than female cats that had feeding times (OR: 0.44). The underlying reasons for this remain unexplained in our study.

[Dental complications during orthodontic preparation and orthognathic surgery]. / Complications dentaires de la préparation orthodontique et de la chirurgie orthognathique.

INTRODUCTION: Orthodontic-surgical treatment can present risks to the dental organ and the periodontium. Despite the low incidence of such cases, these complications can compromise a treatment plan. Practitioners should be aware of these potential complications, take them into account during treatment in order to reduce their negative impact and, if necessary, manage them by orthodontic-surgical collaboration. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this article, the authors present several potential complications that can occur during treatment. CONCLUSION: The information given to the patient about the risks inherent in the implementation of an orthodontic-surgical protocol must necessarily include the risks of lesion to the dental organ and the periodontium.

Prevalence and types of tooth resorption in dogs with oral tumors.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence and types of tooth resorption in dogs with oral tumors and to compare findings with those for control dogs. ANIMALS: 101 dogs with oral tumors and 128 control dogs that did not have oral tumors and for which dental radiographs were available. PROCEDURES: Exclusion criteria for dogs included systemic disease, long-term administration of anti-inflammatory drugs, traumatic occlusion, severe semigeneralized or generalized periodontitis, and endodontic disease. For each dog with an oral tumor, histologic sections of biopsy specimens of tumors were examined. Dental radiographic images of dogs were examined, and the presence and type of tooth resorption were determined for each tooth. Statistical analyses were performed to compare data regarding prevalence of tooth resorption. RESULTS: Teeth at tumor sites in dogs with nonodontogenic tumors were significantly more frequently affected with external inflammatory resorption, compared with teeth at tumor sites in dogs with odontogenic tumors. Teeth at sites distant from tumors in dogs with oral tumors were 3.2 times as likely to have external surface resorption (OR, 3.2; 95% confidence interval, 1.3 to 7.9) and 83.4 times as likely to have external inflammatory resorption (OR, 83.4; 95% confidence interval, 9.7 to 719.6) as teeth in control dogs. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Resorption of teeth at tumor sites and at sites distant from tumors was common in dogs with oral tumors. Results of the present study will contribute to an understanding of the complex effects of oral tumors on local and distant hard tissues.

Radiologic investigation of prevalence, associated pathologies and dental anomalies of non-third molar impacted teeth in Turkish oral patients.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the prevalence and associated pathologies of impacted teeth in Turkish oral patients. METHODS: A retrospective survey was carried out in 12,129 patients who visited the Department of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, Ondokuz Mayis University, Faculty of Dentistry, Turkey, from January 2003 to December 2007. The minimum age for inclusion was 14 years and third molar impactions were excluded from the study. To be enrolled in the study, the patient's chart had to contain a panoramic radiograph with supplemental periapical radiographs. One radiologist examined all radiographs to determine the number, orientation and types of impacted teeth and the presence of associated pathologies and developmental dental anomalies associated with this phenomenon. RESULTS: Of the 12,129 patients, 1117 (9.2%) patients aged 14 to 80 years had one or more dental impactions (in total 1356 impacted teeth). The male to female ratio was 1:1.4 (457:660). The maxillary canine teeth were the most commonly encountered (71.5%), followed by the mandibular premolars (8.6%). The analysis of the orientation of the impacted teeth showed that 480 impacted teeth were in a mesioangular position (35.4%), followed by vertical (28.9%), distoangular (18.9%), horizontal (16.5%) and buccolingual (0.3%) orientations. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of non-third molar impacted teeth was 9.2% among Turkish oral patients. The maxillary canines were the most frequent impacted teeth. The most common orientations of impacted teeth were the mesioangular position and vertical orientation. The most frequent associated pathologic change was cystic change.

Resorción dentaria interna: presentación de un caso / Internal dental resorption: case report

La resorción dentaria es un proceso de destrucción de los tejidos calcificados del diente, en ocasiones afecta la parte externa y en otras oportunidades el interior del mismo. En la resorción interna, hay destrucción de dentina y se forma en esa zona un tejido de granulación muy vascularizado. Su origen no está definido y estas lesiones podemos considerarlas como no regresivas y, por lo general, determinan la pérdida del órgano dentario(AU)

Resorption can be defined as the loss substances from any mineralized tissue, mediated by their own cell or humoral systems. The four mineralized tissues of our body are: bone, cement, dentin and enamel. Dental resorption is a process of destruction of the calcified tissues of the teeth, sometimes disturbing the outer part and some others their inner part. Internal resorption shows destruction of dentin, appearing in the area a well vascularized granulating tissue. Its origin is not yet defined and these lesions can be regarded as non regressive, which usually lead to the loss of the tooth(AU)

Study of prevalence of internal resorption in periapical radiography of anteriors permanents tooth / Estudio de la prevalencia de reabsorción interna en radiografías periapicales de dientes permanentes anteriores

The aim of this study was to evaluate, by the use of clinical and radiographic records, the prevalence of internal resorption in anterior permanent teeth of patients from the Clinic of Specialization in Endodontics of Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil; related to the period of September of 2001 to June of 2007. 888 medical records from the archives of the clinic were analyzed. Among them 232 referred to anterior teeth. The presence and the location of the resorption were radiographically observed. The obtained results verified that the internal resorption was prevalent in 2.16 percent of the cases, with 0.86 percent located in coronal region, 0.44 percent in root region and 0.86 percent in both regions. We concluded that, despite of being a pathology of low incidence, the knowledge of it is important to the specialist, in order to provide a reliable diagnose and to plan a suitable treatment, once the negligence in a case of internal resorption in anterior permanent teeth can cause the loss of dental element and functional and esthetic alterations in the patient.

El objetivo del estudio fue evaluar, a través de fichas clínicas y radiológicas, la prevalencia nacional de reabsorción interna en los dientes anteriores permanentes de los pacientes con atención en la Clínica del Diplomado de Endodoncia de la Universidad Federal de Pernambuco, en el período entre septiembre de 2001 y junio de 2007. Se analizaron 888 prontuarios de los archivos de la Clínica. De ellos, 232 estaban relacionadas con los dientes anteriores. Se observó radiográficamente la presencia de reabsorción y su ubicación. Los resultados mostraron que la reabsorción interna fue prevalente en 2,16 por ciento de los casos, de los cuales en 0,86 por ciento estaba ubicada en la región coronaria, 0,44 por ciento en la raíz y 0,86 por ciento en ambas regiones. Se concluye que aún en caso de una enfermedad con baja incidencia, es importante para el especialista conocerla, haciendo un buen diagnóstico y una planificación para el tratamiento adecuado a la situación, ya que la de negligencia ante un caso de reabsorción interna en dientes permanentes anteriores, conduce a la pérdida del elemento dental, causando cambios funcionales y estéticos para el paciente.

Clinical and radiologic investigation of the incidence, complications, and suitable removal times for fully impacted teeth in the Turkish population.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this research was to investigate the incidence of fully impacted teeth and their complications and to recommend suitable removal times for these teeth. METHOD AND MATERIALS: One thousand patients who were referred to the Oral Surgery Clinic, Faculty of Dentistry, at Atatürk University were intraorally examined, and fully impacted teeth were determined from radiographs. The locations of fully impacted teeth and the complications they caused were recorded. A total of 110 patients with fully impacted teeth were divided into three age groups: 16 to 19 years, 20 to 35 years, and older than 35 years. RESULTS: The incidence of fully impacted teeth was found to be 11.00%. The maxillary left third molars in females and the mandibular left third molars in males were the most frequently impacted teeth. Complications, such as pain, cysts, resorption of the impacted or adjacent teeth, infection, crowding, and axial changes in the position of the adjacent teeth, were associated with 28.42% of impacted teeth. Impaction was most frequent in the 20- to 35-year-old group. CONCLUSION: Extraction of fully impacted wisdom teeth before they cause complication is the ideal approach. However, in economically developing countries, such as Turkey, extraction of these teeth after complications occur is the most suitable approach because of restrictions in governmental budgets and the patients' poor socioeconomic conditions and fear of dentistry and oral

Prevalence of dental resorptive lesions in Swedish cats.

Ninety-six, randomly selected Swedish cats were evaluated for the presence of dental resorptive lesions. All cats were examined while receiving general anesthesia. Diagnosis was based on oral examination and full-mouth, intraoral dental radiographs. Information concerning age, sex, vaccination status, eating habits, food type, environment (indoor or outdoor housing), oral, discomfort, dental care, and medical treatment was recorded. Hematologic samples included analysis for FeLV, FIV, and calcivirus. Of the cats examined in this study, 32% had gross or radiographic signs of dental resorptive lesions. There was a positive relationship between the occurrence of dental resorptive lesions and increasing age.

The dental pathology of feral cats on Marion Island, part II: periodontitis, external odontoclastic resorption lesions and mandibular thickening.

Skulls (n = 301) of adult feral cats from Marion Island were examined macroscopically. Dental calculus was found infrequently (9.0% of cats, 0.76% of teeth), unlike the hard tissue lesions of moderate and advanced periodontitis and tooth loss (presumably due to periodontitis), which were commonly seen (61.8% of cats, 14.8% of teeth). Relatively few of these abnormalities were associated with external odontoclastic resorption lesions, which affected 14.3% of cats and 1.2% of teeth-less than in most recent surveys in domestic cats. Abnormal thickening of the mandibula, found in 39.5% of specimens, was most commonly bilateral (83.3%). The lesions ranged from a focal periosteal reaction, to localized exostosis, to generalized swelling and loss of density, to grossly enlarged mandibles with increased bone density. Mandibular swelling was significantly associated with other abnormalities (periodontitis, dental fractures, external odontoclastic resorption lesions and periapical lesions), but many cases of mandibular swelling were accompanied by only minor dental defects.

Pathological changes related to long-term impaction of third molars. A radiographic study.

Pathological changes related to impacted 3rd molars (ITM) were studied in a radiographic investigation of 2128 randomly selected patients. In radiographs from 644 patients, 1211 ITM were noted. Pathological changes were observed in 25 of 477 (5.2%) maxillary ITM and in 59 of 734 (8%) mandibular ITM. A pathologically widened pericoronal space (indicating a dentigerous cyst) was observed in 5 of 477 maxillary and 43 of 734 mandibular ITM (p less than 0.001). Other pathologic changes observed were resorption of the 2nd molars (1% in the maxilla, 1.5% in the mandible) or loss of marginal bone on the distal aspect of the second molars (4% in the maxilla, 1% in the mandible). The risk of pathological sequelae because of ITM, apparently, is low. Prophylactic surgical removal should, therefore, be regarded with some reserve, particularly in view of the high frequency of deep impactions, with greater risk for surgical complications.