Dental disease in alpacas. Part 2: Risk factors associated with diastemata, periodontitis, occlusal pulp exposure, wear abnormalities, and malpositioned teeth.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dental disorders, of which tooth root abscesses are best documented, are highly prevalent in alpacas. Identification of risk factors can be valuable for prevention of dental disorders in this species.

Hypothesis/objectives

To identify risk factors associated with wear abnormalities, malpositioning, diastemata, periodontal disease (PD), and occlusal pulp exposure at the level of the cheek teeth.

Animals

Two hundred twenty-eight alpacas (Vicugna pacos) from 25 farms.

Methods

Cross-sectional study. Dental examinations were performed on sedated animals. Risk factors were determined by clinical examination and interview. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify risk factors for wear abnormalities, malpositioned teeth, diastemata, PD, and occ

SUBMITTER: Proost K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7096605 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature