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Histopathology of spontaneous periodontitis in dogs
Author(s) -
Hamp SvenErik,
Lindberg Ronny
Publication year - 1977
Publication title -
journal of periodontal research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.31
H-Index - 83
eISSN - 1600-0765
pISSN - 0022-3484
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0765.1977.tb00108.x
Subject(s) - periodontium , periodontitis , dental alveolus , histopathology , pathology , lesion , medicine , periodontal disease , alveolar process , gingival and periodontal pocket , dentistry
Histological characteristics of the normal dog periodontium and of spontaneous periodontitis were studied in a necropsy material of 12 dogs of various breeds and ages. The material was selected on the basis of radiographical findings. The histological features of radiographically normal and diseased periodontium were found to be similar to those in humans. Progressive periodontal disease was characterized by dense subepithelial inflammatory infiltrates consisting predominantly of plasma cells intermingled with lymphocytes, epithelial migration beyond the cemento‐enamel junction and advanced loss of alveolar bone. A striking feature of the periodontal lesion was the narrow vertical extension of the process. Spontaneous periodontitis in dogs was closely related to accumulations of plaque and calculus.