Journal of Veterinary Clinics (한국임상수의학회지)

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Investigation of Dental Plaque, Calculus and Gingival Inflammation in Beagle Dogs

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  • Kim Joong-hyun (College of Veterinary Medicine and Research Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Ryu Hak hyun (College of Veterinary Medicine and Research Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Lee Jae yeong (College of Veterinary Medicine and Research Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Han Kyu-bo (College of Veterinary Medicine and Research Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Kim So-seob (College of Veterinary Medicine and Research Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Kang Seong soo (College of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology Research Institute, Chonnam National University) ;
  • Bae Chun sik (College of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology Research Institute, Chonnam National University) ;
  • Choi Seok hwa (College of Veterinary Medicine and Research Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University)
  • 김중현 (충북대학교 수의과대학 및 동물의학연구소) ;
  • 류학현 (충북대학교 수의과대학 및 동물의학연구소) ;
  • 이재영 (충북대학교 수의과대학 및 동물의학연구소) ;
  • 한규보 (충북대학교 수의과대학 및 동물의학연구소) ;
  • 김소섭 (충북대학교 수의과대학 및 동물의학연구소) ;
  • 강성수 (전남대학교 수의과대학 및 생물공학연구소) ;
  • 배춘식 (전남대학교 수의과대학 및 생물공학연구소) ;
  • 최석화 (충북대학교 수의과대학 및 동물의학연구소)
  • Published : 2005.03.01
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Abstract

This study was performed to investigate of dental plaque, calculus and gingival inflammation in Beagle dogs. Forty adults Beagle dogs (28 male and 12 female) were used in this study. The dogs weighed 9.5 kg and were in good oral and systemic health as determined by physical examination, and all dogs had full and normal dentition. The dogs were given a commercial pellet feed during 2 years period. For all examination procedures, the dogs were premedicated with a subcutaneous injection of atropine sulfate (0.04 mg/kg). Anesthesia was induced and maintained by intravenous administration of ketamine (8 mg/kg) and xylazine (2 mg/kg). Dental plaque, calculus and gingival inflammation were assessed by Logan and Boyce clinical plaque index. Calculi covering the maxillary carnassial and first molar teeth were extensive and were accompanied by severe gingival inflammation and pocket formation. Calculi, accompanied by gingival inflammation, were clearly evident on buccal surfaces of other teeth. Calculi didn't showed on the lingual surfaces, but linguogingival inflammation formed in premolar teeth. Although the general pattern was clear, there was considerable variation among dogs in the rate of deposition of calculus and extend of gingival inflammation. This investigation suggest that feeding of the commercial dry food without dental hygiene increase plaque accumulation and may be a contributing factor in calculi formation and periodontal disease.

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