ArticleJournal of veterinary internal medicine2020
Dental disease in alpacas. Part 1: Prevalence of dental disorders and their mutual relationships.
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- A histological description of alpaca (Frontiers in veterinary science · 2022Article
- Mandibular Thickness Measurements as Predictive Tool for Specific Dental Disorders in Alpacas (Vicugna Pacos).Frontiers in veterinary science · 2022Article
- Clinical insights into the three-dimensional anatomy of cheek teeth in alpacas based on micro-computed tomography. Part 1: mandibular cheek teeth.BMC veterinary research · 2021Article
- Dental disease in alpacas. Part 1: Prevalence of dental disorders and their mutual relationships.Journal of veterinary internal medicine · 2020Article
- Dental disease in alpacas. Part 2: Risk factors associated with diastemata, periodontitis, occlusal pulp exposure, wear abnormalities, and malpositioned teeth.Journal of veterinary internal medicine · 2020Article
- Oral cheek tooth extraction and treatment of osteomyelitis in llamas and alpacas.The Veterinary recordArticle
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Abstract
backgroundDental disease is a troublesome health concern in alpacas. Specifically, the occurrence of tooth root abscesses has been described in veterinary literature. Nevertheless, no objective prevalence data are available for dental disorders in alpacas. HYPOTHESIS/
objectivesTo determine the prevalence of dental disorders in alpaca herds in Belgium and the Netherlands. To study the associations between the different dental disorders encountered in alpacas. ANIMALS: A total of 228 alpacas (Vicugna pacos) originating from 25 farms.
methodsThis is a cross-sectional study. Dental disorders were diagnosed by dental examination of sedated animals using a dental mirror or a portable rigid oroscope.
resultsAt the animal level, 82% (n = 187) had dental disorders of which 74.6, 41.7, and 3.9% were cheek teeth, incisor disorders, and canine disorders, respectively. At the level of the cheek teeth, diastemata (43.1%) were most common, followed by wear abnormalities (WA; 39.6%) and periodontal disease (PD; 33.3%). A significant association was detected between the presence of diastemata and PD (odds ratio [OR], 13.1; 95% confidence interval [CI], 6.6-27.7; P < .001). Pulp exposure was significantly associated with the presence of diastemata (OR, 11.8; 95% CI, 3.8-51.5; P < .001), PD (OR, 8.2; 95% CI, 3.1-25.3; P < .001) and WA (OR, 2.9; 95% CI, 1.2-7.4; P = .002). CONCLUSION AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE: Dental disorders are highly prevalent in alpacas in Belgium and the Netherlands. Several dental disorders in alpacas had significant associations. To prevent the development of advanced stages of dental disease, routine dental examinations are advised to allow early detection and prompt treatment.
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