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March 2, 2026Journal of Veterinary Dentistry

Retained Deciduous Tooth Root Remnants in Dogs: A Ten-Year Retrospective Study

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DZDaria ZiemannJSJan SchreyerJGJerzy Gawor

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Overview

Retrospective study reveals complications from retained tooth roots in dogs, indicating the need for routine radiography.

Key Points

  • This study investigates the incidence and consequences of retained deciduous tooth root remnants in dogs.
  • Reviewed 5432 medical records from a referral clinic between 2013 and 2023.
  • Identified 237 retained root remnants in 143 canine patients through radiography.
  • Evaluated radiographic changes surrounding the retained root remnants.
  • 117 dogs (81.8%) had direct problems associated with retained root remnants.
  • Periapical radiolucency found in 63 dogs (44.1%) as the most common issue.
  • Dental malocclusion affected the permanent teeth in some cases.

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Ziemann et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a52e64f1e85e5c73bf2017https://doi.org/10.1177/08987564261425480
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