Normal variation of clinical mobility of the mandibular symphysis in dogs.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The primary objective of this retrospective study was to document the normal variation of clinical mobility of the mandibular symphysis in dogs, and evaluate possible associations with breed, bodyweight, age, sex, and skull morphology. Secondarily, the radiographic appearance of the mandibular symphysis and possible associations with the analyzed data were also evaluated.

Methods

Medical records of dogs that underwent anesthetic procedures for maxillofacial, oral and dental evaluation from April 2015 to December 2021 were included.

Results

567 dogs of 95 different breeds were included, with a total of 695 evaluations. Body weight ranged from 0.8 kg to 79 kg (median 14.4 kg) and age from 3 months to 16 years and 4 months (median 6 years and 9 months). Clin

SUBMITTER: Minei S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10687424 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature