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Oral Examination in a Random Anesthetized Canine Population for the Prevalence of Periodontal Disease and Fractured Teeth

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This research aims to determine the prevalence of periodontal disease and fractured teeth in canines using a structured examination.
Prospective evaluation conducted on a random population of 369 anesthetized dogs.
Visual examinations and periodontal probing followed the American Veterinary Dental College criteria.
No imaging methods were utilized in the assessment.
98.6% of dogs exhibited periodontal disease (stages PD1-PD4).
50.9% of dogs had one or more fractured teeth, linked to age, body weight, and skull conformation.
Higher rates of fractured teeth observed in mesaticephalic dogs compared to others.

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Randomized trial assesses periodontal disease and fractured teeth in an anesthetized canine population, indicating significant dental health issues.

Stepaniuk et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Randomized trial assesses periodontal disease and fractured teeth in an anesthetized canine population, indicating significant dental health issues.