Clinical Application of Cone Beam Computed Tomography of the Rabbit Head: Part 2-Dental Disease.

ABSTRACT: Domestic rabbits are increasing in popularity as household pets; therefore, veterinarians need to be familiar with the most common diseases afflicting rabbits including dental disease. Current diagnostic approaches include gross oral examination, endoscopic oral examination, skull radiography, and computed tomography (CT). Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), a new oral and maxillofacial imaging modality that has the capability to produce high-resolution images, has not yet been described for use in evaluating dental disease in rabbits. A total of 15 client-owned rabbits had CBCT, oral examination, dental charting, and dental treatment performed under general anesthesia. Images were evaluated using transverse and custom multiplanar (MPR), 3D, and panoramic reconstructed images. The CBCT f

SUBMITTER: Riggs GG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5277021 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature