Teeth: calculus

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Sections available in full article Introduction, Presenting signs, Pathogenesis, Etiology, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Client history, Clinical signs, Treatment, Standard treatment, Prevention, Control, Prophylaxis, Sequelae, Prognosis, Reasons for treatment failure, Sources, Publications, Vetstream contributor(s),
Contributors Mr David Crossley BVetMed FAVD MRCVS
Dr Mark Thompson DVM DipABVP
Synonyms Dental calculus

Introduction

  • Mineralized bacterial plaque deposits.
  • Treatment : scaling/polishing - not necessary unless periodontal disease.
  • Prevention : dietary changes/teeth cleaning.
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Diagnosis

Clinical signs

  • Visible mineralized deposits around teeth.

Sequelae

Prognosis

  • Plaque will reform after 24 hours unless positive steps are taken to control accumulation.
  • Mineralization of plaque occurs within 72 hours.

Reasons for treatment failure

  • Professional treatment and home care and maintenance are interrelated: failure in any one area will lead to failure as a whole.

Sources

Publications

Refereed papers

  • Clarke D Eet al(1998)Relationship between diet, dental calculus and periodontal disease in domestic and feral cats in Australia.Aust Vet J76(10), 690-693.
  • Studer Eet al(1973)The role of dry foods in maintaining healthy teeth and gums in the cat.Vet Med Small Anim Clin68(10), 1124-1126.

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