Dental disease in alpacas. Part 1: Prevalence of dental disorders and their mutual relationships
Abstract Background Dental 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/objectives To determin...
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| author | Kirsten Proost Bart Pardon Elke Pollaris Thijs Flahou Lieven Vlaminck |
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| description | Abstract Background Dental 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/objectives To 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. Methods This is a cross‐sectional study. Dental disorders were diagnosed by dental examination of sedated animals using a dental mirror or a portable rigid oroscope. Results At 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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| spelling | doaj.art-9311806575344081886914ffeb8c0d202022-12-21T17:31:24ZengWileyJournal of Veterinary Internal Medicine0891-66401939-16762020-03-013421028103810.1111/jvim.15741Dental disease in alpacas. Part 1: Prevalence of dental disorders and their mutual relationshipsKirsten Proost0Bart Pardon1Elke Pollaris2Thijs Flahou3Lieven Vlaminck4Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Surgery and Anesthesiology of Domestic Animals Ghent University Merelbeke BelgiumFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Large Animal Internal Medicine Ghent University Merelbeke BelgiumFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Surgery and Anesthesiology of Domestic Animals Ghent University Merelbeke BelgiumAlpa‐Vet Geluwe BelgiumFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Surgery and Anesthesiology of Domestic Animals Ghent University Merelbeke BelgiumAbstract Background Dental 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/objectives To 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. Methods This is a cross‐sectional study. Dental disorders were diagnosed by dental examination of sedated animals using a dental mirror or a portable rigid oroscope. Results At 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.https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15741apical infectioncheek teethdiastemataNew World Camelidsperiodontal diseasetooth root abscesses |
| spellingShingle | Kirsten Proost Bart Pardon Elke Pollaris Thijs Flahou Lieven Vlaminck Dental disease in alpacas. Part 1: Prevalence of dental disorders and their mutual relationships Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine apical infection cheek teeth diastemata New World Camelids periodontal disease tooth root abscesses |
| title | Dental disease in alpacas. Part 1: Prevalence of dental disorders and their mutual relationships |
| title_full | Dental disease in alpacas. Part 1: Prevalence of dental disorders and their mutual relationships |
| title_fullStr | Dental disease in alpacas. Part 1: Prevalence of dental disorders and their mutual relationships |
| title_full_unstemmed | Dental disease in alpacas. Part 1: Prevalence of dental disorders and their mutual relationships |
| title_short | Dental disease in alpacas. Part 1: Prevalence of dental disorders and their mutual relationships |
| title_sort | dental disease in alpacas part 1 prevalence of dental disorders and their mutual relationships |
| topic | apical infection cheek teeth diastemata New World Camelids periodontal disease tooth root abscesses |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15741 |
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