Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Radiographic evaluation and treatment of feline dental resorptive lesions.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
- Year:
- 2005
- Authors:
- DuPont, Gregg A
- Affiliation:
- Shoreline Veterinary Dental Clinic · United States
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
Feline dental resorptive lesions are a common issue in cats, where parts of their teeth start to break down. While some of these lesions can be spotted during a regular oral exam, others need X-rays to see them clearly. The best way to help a cat with these painful lesions is to remove the affected teeth or the parts causing pain, as this is the only treatment that can provide lasting relief. Unfortunately, until we learn more about what causes these lesions and why they get worse, we can't reliably prevent them from happening.
Abstract
Many feline resorptive lesions are easily diagnosed by clinical oral examination, whereas others require dental radiographs. Radiographs can reveal the presence of resorption, and often the nature of the resorptive process as well. Removal of affected teeth when they cause discomfort, or of the portion of the tooth causing the discomfort, remains the only treatment that provides long-term resolution. Until we understand the etiology of the inciting causes and of the factors contributing to the progression of resorptive lesions, reliable prevention cannot be offered.
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