Zoran S. Nedeljkovic, MD

• Assistant Professor of Medicine
• Department of Medicine, Section of Cardiology
• Boston University School of Medicine
• Interventional Cardiologist
• Boston Medical Center
• Boston, Massachusetts

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Alternatively, pruritus is a presenting symptom, related to the elevation in plasma bile acids and their deposition in peripheral tissues, particularly skin. Skin xanthomas (focal accumulations of cholesterol) sometimes appear the result of hyperlipidemia and impaired excretion of cholesterol. Alcoholic liver disease: Excessive alcohol (ethanol) consumption is the leading cause of liver disease in most Western countries. A subset of these individuals suffers serious health consequences associated with alcoholism. Approximately 40% of deaths from cirrhosis are attributed to alcohol-induced liver disease. Of greatest impact, however, are the three distinctive overlapping forms of liver disease: (1) hepatic steatosis, (2) alcoholic hepatitis, and (3) cirrhosis, collectively referred to as alcoholic liver disease. Because the first two conditions may develop independently, they do not necessarily represent a continuous of changes. The morphology of the three forms of alcoholic liver disease is presented first, because this facilitates consideration of their pathogenesis. Following even moderate intake of alcohol, small (microvesicular) lipid droplets accumulate in hepatocytes. With chronic intake of alcohol, lipid accumulates to the point of creating large, clear macrovesicular globules, compressing and displacing the nucleus to the periphery of the hepatocyte. This transformation is initially centrilobular but in severe cases, it may involve the entire lobule. Macroscopically, the fatty liver of chronic alcoholism is a large (up to 4 to 6 kg), soft organ that is yellow and greasy. Although there is little or no fibrosis at the outset, with continued alcohol intake, fibrous tissue develops around the terminal hepatic veins and extends into the adjacent sinusoids. The fatty change is completely reversible if there is abstention from further intake of alcohol. Alcoholic hepatitis is characterized by the following: Hepatocyte swelling and necrosis: Single or scattered foci of cells undergo swelling (ballooning) and necrosis. The swelling results from the accumulation of fat and water, as well as proteins that normally are Etiopathogenesis of Yakrutodara with special reference to Alcoholic liver disease 78 Modern view exported. In some cases, there is cholestasis in surviving hepatocytes and mild deposition of hemosiderin (iron) in hepatocytes and Kupffer cells. These inclusions are a characteristic but not specific feature of alcoholic liver disease, as they also are seen in primary biliary cirrhosis, Wilson disease, chronic cholestatic syndromes, and hepatocellular tumors. Lymphocytes and macrophages also enter portal tracts and spill into the parenchyma. This is most frequently in the form of sinusoidal and perivenular fibrosis that splits apart the parenchyma; occasionally, periportal fibrosis may predominate, particularly with repeated bouts of heavy alcohol intake. Although steatotic hepatocytes are present, they are interspersed with the inflammatory cells and activated stellate cells. Although the liver may be of normal or increased size, it often contains visible nodules and fibrosis, indicative of evolution to cirrhosis. The final and irreversible form of alcoholic liver disease usually evolves slowly and insidiously. At first, the cirrhotic liver is yellow-tan, fatty, and enlarged, usually weighing over 2 kg. Over the span of years, it is transformed into a brown, shrunken, non-fatty organ, sometimes less than 1 kg in weight. Cirrhosis may develop more rapidly in the setting of alcoholic hepatitis, within 1 to 2 years. Initially, the developing fibrous septae are delicate and extend through sinusoids from central to portal regions. As fibrous septae dissect and surround nodules, the liver becomes more fibrotic, loses fat and shrinks progressively in size. Parenchymal islands are engulfed by ever wider bands of fibrous tissue, and the liver is converted into a mixed micronodular and macronodular pattern. Thus, end stage alcoholic cirrhosis comes to resemble, both macroscopically and microscopically, the cirrhosis developing from viral hepatitis and other causes. Pathogenesis: Short-term ingestion of up to 80 gm of alcohol (eight beers or 7 ounces of 80-proof liquor) over one to several days generally produces mild, reversible hepatic changes, such as fatty liver. Daily intake of 80 gm or more of ethanol generates significant risk for severe hepatic injury, and daily ingestion of 160 gm or more for 10 to 20 years is associated more consistently with severe injury. For reasons that might relate to decreased gastric metabolism of ethanol and differences in body mass, women appear to be more susceptible to hepatic injury than men are. Individual, possibly genetic, susceptibility must exist, current attention being given to genetic polymorphisms in detoxifying enzymes and cytokine promoters. In addition, the relationship between hepatic steatosis and alcoholic hepatitis as precursors to cirrhosis, both casually and temporally, is not yet clear. Cirrhosis may develop without antecedent evidence of steatosis or alcoholic hepatitis. In the absence of a clear understanding of the pathogenic factors influencing liver damage, no "safe" upper limit for alcohol consumption can be proposed (despite the current popularity of red wines for amelioration of coronary vascular disease). Cytochrome P-450 metabolism produces reactive oxygen species that react with cellular proteins, damage membranes, and alter hepatocellular function. In addition, alcohol is food and can become a major caloric source in the diet of an alcoholic, displacing other nutrients and leading to malnutrition and deficiencies of vitamins (such as vitamin B12). This is compounded by impaired digestive function, primarily related to chronic gastric and intestinal mucosal damage, and pancreatitis. Interestingly, alcohol induces release of bacterial endotoxin into the portal circulation from the gut, which in itself activates inflammatory events within the liver. Endothelins are potent vasoconstrictors, and they induce the myofibroblast-like perisinusoidal stellate cells to contract, decreasing hepatic sinusoidal perfusion and causing regional hypoxia. Etiopathogenesis of Yakrutodara with special reference to Alcoholic liver disease 81 Modern view Alcoholic liver disease, thus, is a chronic disorder featuring steatosis, hepatitis, progressive fibrosis, cirrhosis, and marked derangement of vascular perfusion. In essence, alcoholic liver disease can be regarded as a maladaptive state in which cells in the liver respond in an increasingly pathologic manner to a stimulus (alcohol) that originally was only marginally harmful. Clinical Features: Hepatic steatosis may become evident as hepatomegaly with mild elevation of serum bilirubin and alkaline phosphatase levels. Alternatively, there might be no clinical or biochemical evidence of liver disease. Alcohol withdrawal and the provision of an adequate diet are sufficient treatment. In contrast, alcoholic hepatitis tends to appear relatively acutely, usually following a bout of heavy drinking. Symptoms and laboratory manifestations may be minimal or those of fulminant hepatic failure. Between these two extremes are the nonspecific symptoms of malaise, anorexia, weight loss, upper abdominal discomfort, tender hepatomegaly, and the laboratory findings of hyperbilirubinemia, elevated alkaline phosphatase and often, a neutrophilic leukocytosis. The outlook is unpredictable; each bout of hepatitis occurs at about 10% to 20% risk for death. With repeated bouts, cirrhosis appears in about one third of patients within a few years. With proper nutrition and total cessation of alcohol consumption, the alcoholic hepatitis may clear slowly. However, in some patients, the hepatitis persists despite abstinence and progresses to cirrhosis. The manifestations of alcoholic cirrhosis are similar to those of other forms of cirrhosis, presented earlier. Commonly, the first signs of cirrhosis relate to complications of portal hypertension, on including life-threatening variceal hemorrhage. Alternatively, malaise, weakness, weight loss, and loss of appetite precede the appearance of jaundice, ascites, and peripheral edema, the latter due to impaired synthesis of albumin. Laboratory findings reflect the developing hepatic compromise, with elevated serum aminotransferase, hyperbilirubinemia, variable Etiopathogenesis of Yakrutodara with special reference to Alcoholic liver disease 82 Modern view elevation of serum alkaline phosphatase, hypoproteinemia (globulins, albumin, and clotting factors), and anemia. In some instances, liver biopsy may be indicated, since experience teaches that in about 10% to 20% of cases of presumed alcoholic cirrhosis, another disease process is found on biopsy. Finally, cirrhosis may be clinically silent, discovered only at autopsy or when stress such as infection or trauma tips towards hepatic insufficiency. Five-year survival approaches 90% in abstainers who are free of jaundice, ascites or haematemesis; it drops to 50% to 60% in those who continue to imbibe. In the end-stage alcoholic, the proximate causes of death are (1) Hepatic coma, (2) A massive gastrointestinal hemorrhage, (3) An inter-current infection (to which these patients are predisposed), (4) Hepatorenal syndrome following a bout of alcoholic hepatitis, and (5) Hepatocellular carcinoma in 3% to 6% of cases. The selection of cases was done on the clinical features and the diagnosis was supported by laboratory findings. Table No:9 Age wise distribution of 20 patients of Yakrutodara Age group Total Percent (%) 40-45 2 10% 45-50 5 25% 50-55 7 35% 55-60 5 20% 60 above 1 5% Chart No: 1 7 6 5 4 Incidence 3 2 1 0 40-45 45-50 50-55 55-60 60 above Age Group In this study it was found that the age groups from 50-55 years were the maximum sufferers i. Etiopathogenesis of Yakrutodara with special reference to Alcoholic liver disease 85 Observations and Results Table No:10 Religion wise distribution Religion Total Percent (%) Hindu 15 75% Christian 4 20% Muslim 1 5% Chart No: 2 16 14 12 10 Incidence 8 6 4 2 0 Hindu Christian Muslim Sex In religion wise distribution, 75% where of Hindu community, 20% of Christian community and 5% where of Muslim community. Etiopathogenesis of Yakrutodara with special reference to Alcoholic liver disease 86 Observations and Results Table No:11 Habitat Habitat Total Percent (%) Urban 8 40% Rural 12 60% Chart No: 3 12 10 8 Incidence 6 4 2 0 Urban Rural Habitat the above table shows that majority of the patients i. Etiopathogenesis of Yakrutodara with special reference to Alcoholic liver disease 87 Observations and Results Table No:12 Education status Education Total Percent (%) Graduate 4 20% High school 8 40% Primary school 8 40% Chart No: 4 8 7 6 5 Incidence 4 3 2 1 0 Graduate Primary school Education Status In education status, 40% where equally shared by high school education and primary school education i. Etiopathogenesis of Yakrutodara with special reference to Alcoholic liver disease 88 Observations and Results Table No:13 Occupation Occupation Total Percent (%) Retired 1 5% Govt Servant 1 5% Business man 8 40% Labourer 10 50% Chart No: 5 10 8 6 Incidence 4 2 0 Reti red Business man Occupati on In this study 50% were of labourers i. Etiopathogenesis of Yakrutodara with special reference to Alcoholic liver disease 89 Observations and Results Table No:14 Socio-economic status Socio-economic status Total Percent (%) Rich 4 20% Upper Middle Class 2 10% Middle class 4 20% Lower class 10 50% Chart No: 6 10 8 6 Incidence 4 2 0 Rich UpperMiddle Lower class middle Socio-economic status Among 20 patients, maximum i. Etiopathogenesis of Yakrutodara with special reference to Alcoholic liver disease 90 Observations and Results Table No:15 Pratyatma lakshana of Yakrutodara Pratyatma lakshana Total Percent (%) Udara useda 20 100% Sotha 19 95% Nastagni 20 100% Krushagatrata 19 95% Chart No: 7 20 15 Incidence 10 5 0 Udara utseda Nastagni Pratyatma lakshana It was observed that the maximum patients i. Etiopathogenesis of Yakrutodara with special reference to Alcoholic liver disease 91 Observations and Results Table No:16 Samanya lakshana of yakrutodara Samanya lakshana Total Percent (%) Atopa 19 95% Dourbalya 20 100% Arochaka 20 100% Avipaka 20 100% Praseka 8 40% Anaha 20 100% Asyavairasya 18 90% Rakta chardi 1 5% Chart No: 8 20 15 Incidence 10 5 0 Atopa Avipaka Asyavairasya Samanya lakshana It was observed that maximum i. Etiopathogenesis of Yakrutodara with special reference to Alcoholic liver disease 92 Observations and Results Table No:17 Samanya lakshana of yakrutodara Samanya lakshana Total Percent (%) Koshtasoola 3 15% Mootra sanga 17 85% Mala sanga 14 70% Chart No: 9 18 16 14 12 Incidence 10 8 6 4 2 0 Koshta Mala soola sanga Samanya lakshana It was observed that maximum i. Etiopathogenesis of Yakrutodara with special reference to Alcoholic liver disease 93 Observations and Results Table No:18 Samanya lakshana of yakrutodara Samanya lakshana Total Percent (%) Tamapravasha 9 45% Mada 9 45% Moorcha 0 0% Sanyasa 0 0% Chart No: 10 9 8 7 6 5 Incidence 4 3 2 1 0 Tamapravesha Sanyasa Samanya l akshana It was observed that 45% patients had Tamapravesha and mada and nobody had moorcha and sanyasa. Etiopathogenesis of Yakrutodara with special reference to Alcoholic liver disease 94 Observations and Results Table No: 19 Samanya lakshana of yakrutodara Samanya lakshana Total Percent (%) Jwara 1 5% Kasa 3 15% Shwasa 4 20% Pandu 20 100% Kamala 19 95% Raktarsha 7 35% Chart No: 11 20 15 Incidence 10 5 0 Jwara Shwasa Kamala Samanya lakshana Maximum i. Etiopathogenesis of Yakrutodara with special reference to Alcoholic liver disease 95 Observations and Results Table No: 20 Sleep Sleep Total Percent (%) Sound 9 45% Disturbed 11 55% Chart No: 12 12 10 8 Incidence 6 4 2 0 Sound Disturbed Sleep In this study majority of the patients i. Etiopathogenesis of Yakrutodara with special reference to Alcoholic liver disease 97 Observations and Results Table No:22 Diet Diet Total Percent (%) Veg 2 10% Mixed 18 90% Chart No: 14 18 16 14 12 10 Incidence 8 6 4 2 0 Veg Mixed Diet the table reveals that most of the patients i. Etiopathogenesis of Yakrutodara with special reference to Alcoholic liver disease 99 Observations and Results Table No: 24 Quantity of alcohol Quantity/day Total Percent (%) min180ml 4 20% 180-360ml 8 40% Above 360ml 8 40% Chart No:16 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 min180ml Above 360 ml Quantity In this study i. Etiopathogenesis of Yakrutodara with special reference to Alcoholic liver disease 100 Observations and Results Table No: 25 Frequency of taking alcohol No. Etiopathogenesis of Yakrutodara with special reference to Alcoholic liver disease 101 Observations and Results Table No: 26 Duration of Alcohol Duration of alcohol intake Total Percent (%) Up to 10 yrs 4 20% Up to 15yrs 6 30% More than 15 yrs 10 50% Chart No: 18 10 8 6 4 2 0 More Upto 15Upto 10 than yrs yrs 15yrs Duration of alcohol intake In this study majority of the patients i. Etiopathogenesis of Yakrutodara with special reference to Alcoholic liver disease 102 Observations and Results Table No: 27 Alcohol with water/without water/other drinks With water/other drinks Total Percent (%) Alcohol with water intake 12 60% Alcohol without water intake 4 20% Alcohol with other drinks 4 20% Chart No: 19 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 with without other water water drinks Alcohol with mix/water In this study majority of the patients i. Etiopathogenesis of Yakrutodara with special reference to Alcoholic liver disease 103 Observations and Results Table No: 28 Alcohol with food/without food Food pattern with alcohol Total Percent (%) Alcohol with food 14 70% Alcohol without food 6 30% Chart No: 20 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 with food without food Food pattern in alcohol In this study majority of the patients i. Etiopathogenesis of Yakrutodara with special reference to Alcoholic liver disease 104 Observations and Results Table No: 29 Alcohol with other habits Alcohol with other habits Total Percent (%) Smoking 10 50% Tobacco 4 20% Smoking & Tobacco 2 10% Betel leaves 1 5% No Addiction 3 15% Chart No: 21 10 8 6 Inci dence 4 2 0 Smoking Tobacco S&T Betel No leaves addiction Addiction Maximum i. Etiopathogenesis of Yakrutodara with special reference to Alcoholic liver disease 105 Observations and Results Table No: 30 Weight loss and oedema Weight loss and oedema Total Percent (%) Weight loss 17 85% Presence of oedema 19 95% Chart No: 22 19 18. Etiopathogenesis of Yakrutodara with special reference to Alcoholic liver disease 106 Observations and Results Table No: 31 General examination features General examination features Total Percent (%) Spider navi 2 10% Telengectasia 8 40% Gynecomastia 18 90% Chart No: 23 18 16 14 12 10 Incidence 8 6 4 2 0 Spider navi Gynecomastia Maximum i. Etiopathogenesis of Yakrutodara with special reference to Alcoholic liver disease 107 Observations and Results Table No: 32 Inspection findings of Abdomen Inspection findings of Abdomen Total Percent (%) Stretch marks 14 70% Averted umbilicus 18 90% Prominence of veins 8 40% Divarication of recti muscles 3 15% Caput medusa 1 5% Chart No: 24 18 16 14 12 10 Incidence 8 6 4 2 0 Stretch Prominence Caput ma rks of veins medusa Abdomen inspection Maximum i. Etiopathogenesis of Yakrutodara with special reference to Alcoholic liver disease 108 Observations and Results Table No: 33 Palpation findings Palpation findings Total Percent (%) Hepatomegaly 7 35% Chart No: 25 7 6 5 4 Incidence 3 2 1 0 Hepatomegaly Palpation findings On palpation, 35% i. Etiopathogenesis of Yakrutodara with special reference to Alcoholic liver disease 109 Observations and Results Table No: 34 Percussion findings Percussion findings Total Percent (%) Dull 13 65% Shifting dullness 7 35% Horse shoe dullness 7 35% Chart No: 26 14 12 10 8 Incidence 6 4 2 0 Dull Horse shoe dullness Percussion Maximum i. Etiopathogenesis of Yakrutodara with special reference to Alcoholic liver disease 111 Observations and Results Table No: 36 Grading of Ascites Grading of Ascites Total Percent (%) Detectable only by careful examination (+) 2 10% Easily detectable but of relatively small volume (++) 5 25% Obvious ascites but not tense (+++) 1 5% Tense ascites (++++) 12 60% Chart No: 28 12 10 8 Incidence 6 4 2 0 (+) (++) (+++) (++++) Ascites Gradings Maximum i.

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Utilizing guidelines assists the entire healthcare team to understand, embrace, and enact practice standards to improve quality of care for all patients. Like those before it, the Global Dental Standardization Guidelines committee was established to develop a universally relevant document that would take into consideration the world-wide differences in educational background, access to equipment and drugs, as well as treatment modalities of its members. Uniquely, this guidelines committee encompasses members from incredibly diverse veterinary specialties, which truly emphasizes the multimodal approach that dental health deserves. Authors representing advanced training in dentistry, nutrition, anaesthesia, analgesia, and animal welfare have come together to each highlight the importance of dental disease treatment and prevention for our patients from various area of veterinary care. Use of this document Dental disease knows no geographical boundaries, and as such the guidelines were developed to assist practitioners from around the world. Their purpose is to guide the general practitioner towards successful detection, diagnosis and therapy of the most common dental conditions. This is not intended as a text to teach technique nor as a replacement for clinical judgment. While continued research is required in all areas represented in these guidelines, a distinct effort has been made to provide peer reviewed evidence-based recommendations in all areas. Each section contains an extensive reference list should the practitioner require additional information. Tiering where appropriate should be used to guide the practitioner to minimum acceptable practices in their represented countries, but is by no means meant to recommend an interested practitioner stop there in their provision of service, or pursuit of educational goals. Table of Contents: Section 1: Oral anatomy and Common Pathology a) Oral and Dental anatomy and physiology b) Periodontal Disease c) Common disorders of the teeth d) Tooth Resorption e) Maxillofacial Trauma f) Oral Tumors g) Malocclusions Section 2: Animal Welfare issues concerning dental health Section 3: Anesthesia and Pain management Section 4: Oral Examination and Recording Section 5: Periodontal Therapy a) Basic Periodontal Therapy b) Dental Homecare a. In addition, it is important for planning appropriate diagnostic procedures and therapy. Bones of the maxilla and mandible the upper jaw consists of paired maxillae and incisive bones. Their alveolar processes contain alveoli for the incisor (incisive bone), canine, premolar and molar teeth (maxillary bone). Each mandible has a body with the alveoli for incisor, canine, premolar and molar teeth, and a ramus consisting of the angular, coronoid and condylar processes. The condylar process of the mandibular ramus articulates with the temporal bone at the temporomandibular joint. The `caudal one exits at the level of the mesial root of the mandibular third promolar, the middle at the mesial root of the second premolar, and the rostral at the second incisor teeth. The branches of the maxillary artery which are most commonly encountered during oral and maxillofacial surgery are the minor palatine artery, infraorbital artery, descending palatine artery (this later gives rise to the major palatine and sphenopalatine arteries) and inferior alveolar artery. Apart from the digastricus, which opens the mouth, the other three muscle groups close the mouth. These are the parotid mandibular (with buccal lymph nodes) and retropharyngeal lymph centers. Pathways of lymphatic drainage are unpredictable, but the main lymph draining center for the head is the retropharyngeal lymph center, which consists of a medial and sometimes a lateral lymph node. The teeth are located in the upper and lower dental archs, each consisting of two quadrants. When using the modified Triadan system to describe the dentition in an adult animal, the right maxilla is quadrant one, left maxilla is quadrant two, left mandible is quadrant three, and right mandible is quadrant four. In puppies the dental formula is 2x i 3/3: c 1/1: p 3/3 = 28, in adult cats 2x I 3/3: C 1/1: P 3/2: M 1/1 = 30, and kittens 2x 3/3: c 1/1: p 3/2 = 26. The apex of the mandibular canine tooth lies lingual to the mental foramen and occupies a large portion of the mandible. There is only a thin plate of bone between the root of the maxillary canine tooth and the nasal cavity, therefore this is a common location for oronasal fistulation. First premolar teeth (maxillary and mandibular) are small, single-rooted teeth, the maxillary fourth premolar tooth is a large threerooted tooth, and the rest of the premolar teeth are two-rooted. Roots of individual maxillary premolar and molar teeth are close to the infraorbital canal, nasal cavity and orbit. Maxillary molar teeth in the dog are three rooted with a flat occlusal surface palatally. In small dogs, the mandibular firt molar tooth is proportionally larrger relative to the mandibular height compared to larger dogs (Gioso et al. The mandibular second and third molar teeth are similar, with the second having two roots and the third one root. In cats, the the maxillary second premolar tooth is a small, single-rooted tooth (rarely tworooted). The maxillary third premolar tooth is a two-rooted (possibly three-rooted) tooth, and there is a larger three-rooted maxillary fourth premolar tooth. The mandible bears only two (third and fourth) premolar teeth with two roots each, which lie close to the mandibular canal. There is a small single-rooted or two-rooted maxillary molar tooth and a large two-rooted mandibular molar tooth in the cat. For the most part, the two-rooted teeth are symmetrical with roots being relatively the same size. A notable exception to this is the mandibular first molar, which has a large mesial and very small distal root. Primary dentin is formed during tooth development, while secondary dentin is laid down after root formation is complete and signifies normal agingof the tooth. Dental pulp contains nerves, blood and lymphatic vessels, connective tissue and odontoblasts. Dental pulp communicates in dogs and cats with the periodontal ligament at the apical delta and lateral canals in adult animals. In young animals, the apical opening is large and it closes into an apical delta in the process of apexogenesis. The coronal portion of the tooth is covered by enamel, which is the hardest and most mineralized tissue in the body. The periodontal ligament is anchored into the cementum on one side and the alveolar bone on the other and thus holds the tooth in the alveolus. Department of surgical and radiological sciences, School of veterinary medicine, University of CaliforniaDavis, Davis. This is partially due to lack of education, but mostly because there are few to no outward clinical signs. Consequently, periodontal disease may also be the most undertreated disease in our patients. This lack of diagnosis and prompt therapy is concerning as unchecked periodontal disease has numerous local and potentially systemic consequences. Pathogenesis Periodontal disease is generally described in two stages: gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is the initial, reversible stage in which the inflammation is confined to the gingiva. This can be observed as gingival recession, periodontal pocket formation, or both. Although the bone loss is irreversible, it is possible to arrest its progression but more difficult to maintain periodontally diseased teeth. Periodontal disease is initiated not by increasing numbers of bacteria, but in the shift from a gram positive to gram negative population. It is this change in bacterial species that results in the initiation of gingivitis (Quirynen M et al 2006). Although the disease process is histologically similar between humans and dogs, differences between human and canine dental plaque formation and composition have recently been described. Supragingival plaque likely affects the pathogenicity of the subgingival plaque in the early stages of periodontal disease. However once the periodontal pocket forms, the effect of the supragingival plaque and calculus is minimal (Quirynen M et al 2006). Calculus (or tartar) is plaque which has secondarily become mineralized by the minerals in saliva. This inflammation causes damage to the gingival tissues and initially results in gingivitis. In addition to directly creating tissue damage, the bacterial metabolic byproducts also elicit an inflammatory response from the animal. White blood cells and other inflammatory mediators migrate out of the periodontal soft tissues and into the periodontal space due to increased vascular permeability and increased space between the crevecular epithelial cells. When released into the sulcus, these enzymes will cause further inflammation of the delicate gingival and periodontal tissues. The inflammation produced by the combination of the subgingival bacteria and the host response damages the soft tissue attachment of the tooth, and decreases the bony support via osteoclastic activity. This causes loss of periodontal attachment of the tooth in an apical direction (towards the root tip). The end stage of periodontal disease is tooth loss; however, the disease will have created significant problems prior to tooth exfoliation. Clinical Features Normal gingival tissues are coral pink in color (allowing for normal pigmentation), and have a thin edge, with a smooth and regular texture. While color change is a reliable sign of disease, it is now known that increased gingival bleeding on probing. Gingivitis is typically associated with calculus, but is primarily elicited by plaque and thus can be seen in the absence of calculus. Alternatively, widespread supragingival calculus may be present with little to no gingivitis. As gingivitis progresses to periodontitis, the oral inflammatory changes intensify. In some cases, the loss results in gingival recession while the sulcal depth remains the same. Consequently, tooth roots become exposed and the disease process is easily identified on conscious exam (Figure 3). In other cases, the gingiva remains at the same height while the area of attachment moves apically, thus creating a periodontal pocket (Figure 4). This form is typically diagnosed only under general anesthesia with a periodontal probe. It is important to note that both presentations of attachment loss can occur in the same patient, as well as the same tooth. After tooth exfoliation occurs, the area generally returns to an uninfected state, but the bone loss is permanent. The result is a communication between the oral and nasal cavities, creating chronic inflammation (rhinitis). The diagnosis is made by introducing a periodontal probe into the periodontal space on the palatal surface of the tooth. This occurs when the periodontal loss progresses apically and gains access to the endodontic system, thereby causing endodontic disease via bacterial contamination. The endodontic infection subsequently spreads though the tooth via the common pulp chamber and causes periapical ramifications on the other root(s). Type 1 is not a periodontal consequence and type three is exceedingly rare in veterinary patients. These fractures typically occur in the mandible (especially the area of the canines and first molars) due to chronic periodontal loss, which weakens the bone. Pathologic fractures carry a guarded prognosis for several reasons, but mostly due to lack of remaining bone. Awareness of the risk of pathologic fractures can help the practitioner to avoid problems in at risk patients during dental procedures. The proximity of the tooth root apices of the maxillary molars and fourth premolars places the delicate optic tissues in jeopardy. The sixth significant local consequence of periodontal disease is chronic osteomyelitis, which is an area of non-vital infected bone. Finally, osteonecrosis is another possible severe sequel of (untreated or poorly treated) dental disease in dogs (Peralta et al 2015). Systemic consequences of periodontal disease: Systemic ramifications of periodontal disease have been extensively studied over the last few decades resulting in numerous papers. While there is currently no cause and effect, and much of the research is human, there is mounting evidence as to the negative consequences of periodontal disease on systemic health. These bacteria and their byproducts can have severe deleterious effects throughout the body (Takai 2005).

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In the case of the occurrence of gastroenteritis of unknown origin in a community, the food consumption, consumption of unsafe drinking-water or consumption of drinking-water contaminated with chemicals could be taken into account as exposure routes. The direction of the inquiry is normally into the future, and the level of risk is investigated with which the exposure leads to diseases. This group is classified into subgroups according to exposure to a potential cause of disease or outcome. Then variables of interest are specified and measured and the whole cohort is followed up to see how the subsequent development of new cases of the disease differs between the groups with and without exposure (Beaglehole, Bonita & Kjellstrom, 1993). As examples, exposures can be named, for example, chemicals in water, such as nitrate, arsenic, trihalomethanes or different kinds of water supplies (groundwater versus bank filtrate). As cohort studies start with exposed and unexposed people, the difficulties associated with measuring exposure or finding existing data on individual exposures are significant in determining the ease with which this type of study can be carried out. The advantage of cohort studies is that they provide the best information about causation of disease and the best measurement of risk. The basic disadvantage of this type of study is that it is a major undertaking and requires extended follow-up periods due to the disease often occurring a long time after exposure. Retrospective cohort studies are a special type of cohort study typically used for outbreaks affecting water supplies within small communities. This type of study is performed when all people are potentially exposed to a single risk factor (for example, if they are supplied by water from a single well) (Hunter, 1997). One example of the application of a retrospective cohort study is described later in this volume. As a cohort group all primary schoolchildren of a small Technical guidance on water-related disease surveillance page 64 region in Germany were selected, where a Giardiasis outbreak had occurred during May and August 2000. Questionnaires were used to investigate potential exposures, such water and food consumption habits, contact with animals and bathing in recreational water. Sources of errors in epidemiological studies Epidemiological studies are sometimes vulnerable to potential errors, confounding factors and biases. Random error Random errors can occur due to individual biological variation, as well as sampling errors and measurement errors. They can be reduced by careful measurement of exposure and outcome, thus making individual measurements as precise as possible, but they can never be completely eliminated. This is because it is only possible to study a sample of the population (for example, children), because individual variation always occurs (for example, morning and evening differences in blood pressure in the same person) and because no measurement is perfectly accurate (for example in the case of laboratory investigation of stool samples) (Beaglehole, Bonita & Kjellstrom, 1993). Systematic error Systematic errors or biases can also occur and must always be taken into account in outbreak investigations. An error is systematic when there is a tendency to produce results that differ in a systematic manner from the true values. The systematic difference between the characteristics of the people selected for a study and the characteristics of those who are not is called selection bias, which can occur when participants select themselves for a study. The measurement (or classification) bias occurs, for example, when different laboratories measure different concentrations of pathogens. An example of a recall bias is the recall difference in food consumption between ill and healthy individuals that participate in a case-control study. They arise because the non-random distribution of risk factors in the source population also occurs in the study population. In a study of the association between exposure to a cause (or risk factor) and the occurrence of a disease, confounding can occur when another exposure exists in the study population and is associated both with the disease and the exposure being studied. The relationship between the exposure, the disease and the confounding factor is depicted in Fig. In investigating a hepatitis A outbreak, there could be a confounder in contaminated drinking-water, for example, if only contaminated food were to be taken into account as the exposure factor. Specific methodological challenges of conducting epidemiological studies Most gastrointestinal illnesses, such as those related to drinking-water, can be spread by more than one route. Epidemiological study is the only method that can utilize real data to separate the risk of the illness caused by contaminated water from other risk factors for the outcome illness. The use of epidemiology has been criticized Technical guidance on water-related disease surveillance page 65 because the approach used to collect the data is not experimental in nature. Although there are a large number of variables associated with risk from drinking contaminated water, it is possible to carry out credible studies by following standard practices. Epidemiological studies must be well designed and conducted in order not only to estimate health risk with a good degree of accuracy, but also to control for other risk factors and/or confounders of the outcome illness being studied. Confounding: contaminated food and water and hepatitis A Source: adapted from Beaglehole, Bonita & Kjellstrom, 1993. Study design There are some methodological challenges that must be addressed when designing and conducting epidemiological studies, in order to minimize the biases that can occur. The type of study employed is dependent on: fi the objectives of the study fi the nature of the exposure and illness under study fi available epidemiological and biostatistical expertise fi economic constraints. It is vital that these four elements are considered at the outset of any investigation. The primary criteria to be considered in the choice of an appropriate epidemiological study protocol are the objectives of the study and the validity of the findings, both of which determine how and to what extent the data acquired can be used. The limitations and methodological challenges of epidemiological studies lie in the need for unrealistically large sample sizes to detect very small increases in risk, as well as in the costs incurred and the expertise required to conduct a good study. Compared to many other types of scientific endeavour, epidemiological studies take a long time to complete. Often due to the budget limitations, epidemiological studies cannot address all the important aspects or all the population groups. However, it should be borne in mind that inadequately designed studies will result in inadequate outcomes. Experimental or intervention studies are thought to provide the most accurate results, once the potential for selection bias and confounding has been minimized, but these types of design may not be suitable in some cases, due to ethics or cost. Prospective cohort studies are the next best option, but again costs and logistics may prove prohibitive. In such cases, cross-sectional studies can provide useful information, whereby attention is paid to measuring exposure and disease accurately and allowing for potential confounding factors (Blum & Feacham, 1985). Bias is any systematic error that results in an incorrect estimate of the association between exposure and disease. The main types of bias are selection bias, information bias, recall bias, and confounding. This occurs in cases in which the other risk factor is an independent risk factor for the disease and is also associated with the exposure. It can result in an overor underestimate of the relationship between exposure and disease. For example, personal hygiene is a potential confounder of the association between drinking-water quality and gastrointestinal illness. Examples of non-water related risk factors for gastroenteritis Kay and Dufour (2000) listed the following factors for gastroenteritis that are not water related and hence can confound studies on water-related disease: fi age; fi gender; fi history of migraine headaches; fi history of stress or anxiety; fi frequency of diarrhoea (often, sometimes, rarely or never); Technical guidance on water-related disease surveillance page 67 fi current use of prescription drugs; fi illnesses within 4 weeks prior to the trial day lasting more than 24 hours; fi use of prescription drugs within 4 weeks prior to the trial day; fi consumption of any of the following foods in the period from three days prior to seven days after the trial day: mayonnaise, purchased sandwiches, chicken, eggs, hamburgers, hot dogs, raw milk, cold meat or seafood; fi illness in the household within three weeks after the trial day; fi alcohol consumption within the seven-day period after the trial; fi frequency of usual alcohol consumption; fi taking of laxatives within four days of the trial day; fi taking of other stomach remedies within four days of the trial day. Exposure assessment Exposure assessment is critical in all epidemiological studies, particularly in drinking-water studies. Many studies assume that a household uses the closest water source or the intervention water supply as the drinking-water source, and very often the actual water supply used is not recorded. Different water supplies may be used for different purposes, and the drinking-water supply may be different from the water source used for bathing or laundry, for example. Children may not drink the same water as adults, and this should be considered in the exposure assessment. In some situations it may be critical to observe water-use patterns, rather than relying on information from questionnaires or interviews, because actual water use may differ from reported water use. It is important to measure the appropriate parameters of water quality, rather than types of water source, but this is still not a good predictor of water quality. For example, inadequate indicators of microbiological water quality and/or poor laboratory methods are often used when assessing microbiological water quality. Although these are standard indicators of microbiological water quality in temperate climates, they have acknowledged shortcomings. These indicators do not work well in tropical climates because of higher ambient temperatures and nutrient loads. The higher temperatures help the growth of thermotolerant aquatic microorganisms that are well adapted to the higher temperatures used to detect thermotolerant coliforms during water analysis. Some investigators have reported problems of false-positive results due to naturally occurring thermotolerant coliforms in the aquatic environment. In addition, the growth of thermotolerant, non-faecal microorganisms in the test media can make it difficult to detect and enumerate the target indicator organism. Assessment of the microbiological quality of source water can be complicated by high variability of source water quality, especially in water sources that are impacted by run-off during rainfall. Rainfall can increase run-off entering surface water supplies and bring increased faecal contamination resulting in degradation of water quality. Alternatively, water quality may improve during the rainy season, at which point increased dilution of faecal contamination in the water source may occur. The water quality may degrade during periods of drought due to the concentration of faecal contamination in smaller volumes of water. Groundwater quality can also Technical guidance on water-related disease surveillance page 68 be affected by precipitation and flooding. The quality of water provided by traditional water supplies can vary considerably and water quality is often variable over time. It is therefore recommended that for accurate exposure classification of a water source, investigators should consider the average and peak concentrations of a sufficient number of samples collected over an extended time period. Generally speaking, unprotected water sources need to be tested more frequently than protected sources. However, even water quality in piped water supplies can show temporal and geographic variability. Water distribution systems can have local peaks of contamination from illegal connections, as well as power outages that result in negative pressure and an influx of contaminated water or sewage. Depending on the location of the epidemiological investigation, exposure setting may also involve measuring household water quality. The quality of the water stored in the household can be significantly different from the quality at the source. It is important to determine whether the households being studied undertake any forms of water treatment, including boiling, filtration or disinfection. Transport and storage of water in contaminated vessels has been shown to be a cause of water contamination. Withdrawal of water from storage vessels by dipping, which involves hand contact, may result in contamination of the water quality. Contamination of water at the source poses a different health risk than contamination of stored water in the household. Water contaminated outside the household can introduce new pathogens into a household or community. In contrast, household contamination of stored water is likely to involve pathogens that are already within the household that are probably already being transmitted via other routes. Other household members may be exposed to these pathogens by different routes of transmission or may already have immunity. Measurement of health outcomes the most common health outcome considered in studies of waterborne disease is diarrhoeal morbidity. In addition, diarrhoea incidence or prevalence is usually measured by periodic household interviews where participants are asked to recall their personal illness history and/or the illness history of their children and other members of their household since the time of the last interview. The longer the time in between interviews the more likely it is that errors will occur in disease reporting.

Strict liability means that officers would be personally liable for any civil rights 498 Pearson v hiv infection symptoms pictures order 1mg prograf visa. It is sometimes difficult for an officer to determine how the relevant legal doctrine hiv infection greece purchase prograf 5mg with mastercard, here excessive force statistics hiv infection rates nsw purchase online prograf, will apply to the factual situation the officer confronts hiv infection by needle stick cheap prograf 5mg on line. An officer might correctly perceive all of the relevant facts but have a mistaken understanding as to whether a particular amount of force is legal in those circumstances hiv transmission statistics worldwide generic prograf 5 mg otc. In his testimony before the Commission hiv primo infection symptoms order prograf now, Bernick argues that this could be accomplished in several ways: fi Officers could be held personally liable for any rights violations. They would carry personal malpractice insurance, similar to lawyers, doctors, and other professionals. However, opposition to qualified immunity may conflict with Supreme Court precedent. Pauly, the Court said that: In the last five years, this Court has issued a number of opinions reversing federal 507 courts [holding individual officers accountable] in qualified immunity cases. Furthermore, the Court has explained that: the resolution of immunity questions inherently requires a balance between the evils inevitable in any available alternative. In situations of abuse of office, an action for damages may offer the only realistic avenue for vindication of constitutional guarantees. It is this recognition that has required the denial of absolute immunity to most public officers. These social costs include the expenses of litigation, the diversion of official energy from pressing public issues, and the deterrence of able citizens from acceptance of public office. Finally, there is the danger that fear of being sued will dampen the ardor of all but the most resolute, or the most irresponsible [public officials], in the 509 unflinching discharge of their duties. Police Oversight and Accountability 85 Therefore, any reforms to hold individual officers accountable for civil rights violations will have to take into account the qualified immunity doctrine, and be carefully tailored to Supreme Court doctrine on the matter. Hughes, the Court ruled in favor of an Arizona police officer, Andrew Kisela, who shot Amy Hughes outside of her Tucson home. Officers instructed her to drop the knife, but there is question if she heard their commands, and Officer Kisela shot 514 her four times. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit allowed the case to proceed; however, the Supreme Court reversed 515 the ruling and stated that Kisela was entitled to qualified immunity. The majority opinion did not decide if Kisela had violated the Constitution, rather the justices stated that there was no clear precedent that would have told Kisela that firing at Hughes amounted to unconstitutional excessive force. The Court analogized the situation to another Ninth Circuit case, in which the majority reasoned that officers cannot be required to foresee future judicial decisions that would deem their 516 actions unconstitutional. Then the officers jumped the fence, handcuffed Hughes, and called paramedics, who transported her to a hospital. Less than a minute had transpired from the moment the officers saw Chadwick to the moment Kisela fired shots. It tells officers that they can shoot first and think later, and it tells the public that palpably unreasonable conduct will go unpunished. Consent Decrees After the fatal police shooting of Michael Brown in 2014, the Justice Department released a report detailing the systematic civil rights violations perpetrated by the Ferguson Police Department that 520 went beyond just investigating the case. After filing a federal civil rights complaint and negotiating with the jurisdiction, then-Attorney General Eric Holder announced that the Justice Department would enter into a consent decree with the agency to help reform the police department. Nonetheless, many police reform advocates have been frustrated that the process has been too slow and 521 insufficiently comprehensive. Insurance companies exert pressure on police departments to reduce uses of force that may result in large settlements or court-ordered damages that the insurance company must then pay out. Police Oversight and Accountability 87 Ferguson, the Department of Justice has also entered into consent decrees in other cities such as 522 523 Cleveland and Baltimore. Since then, federal administrations have taken different perspectives on these decrees. His administration investigated about 12 excessive force cases against police departments, with two resulting in settlements, and neither were court-ordered consent 527 decrees. In comparison, the Obama administration opened nearly two dozen investigations into various law enforcement agencies around the country. The section is enforcing 20 agreements with law enforcement agencies, including 15 consent decrees and one 529 post-judgment order. Harm to a single person, or isolated action, is usually not enough to show a pattern or practice that violates these laws. For example, in a statement released on September 15, 2017, the Justice Department announced that it would significantly scale back its Collaborative Reform Initiative, which effectively halts federal efforts to reform local police departments and improve community532 police relationships. Sessions stated that: Changes to this program will fulfill my commitment to respect local control and accountability, while still delivering important tailored resources to local law enforcement to fight violent crimes. This is a course correction to ensure that resources to agencies that require assistance rather than expensive wide-ranging investigative assessments that go beyond the scope of technical assistance and 533 support. Some criminal justice experts, law enforcement officials, and police reform advocates are concerned that Attorney General Sessions wants to overturn these decrees and what effect this 534 might have on police reform moving forward. For instance, Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh and then-Police Commissioner Kevin Davis stated that they were concerned that this move could 535 undermine the progress the police department has made thus far. Consent decrees have been successful in police departments like Philadelphia, where police shootings have fallen by more than half. Police Oversight and Accountability 89 decrees) saw similar decreases in shootings: this was at a rate of 27 percent on average in the first 537 year, which increased to 35 percent in subsequent years (see Chart 8). Bloomberg Business reports that the New Orleans Police Department consent decree has cost more than $10 million (entered 545 546 into in 2012); Seattle, Washington, at least $5 million (entered in 2012); and Albuquerque, 547 New Mexico, $4. And in Los Angeles, the reforms have cost the 548 549 taxpayers an estimated $300 million (entered into 2001). The Deputy federal monitor for the New Orleans Police Department consent decree, David L. For instance, the consent decree with Los Angeles, included several components that aligned with the goals of community-oriented policing. This includes: program development for response to persons with mental illnesses, training, community outreach and more public transparency of information. The report from that meeting noted that: Without exception, everyone providing comments during the roundtable meeting acknowledged the efficacy of pattern-or-practice litigation to reforming policies 552 and practices in local police organizations. The roundtable review also found that in several places, reform agreements provided essential 554 leverage for the funding and political support needed for reform. It really is a fundamental 558 change in how the community relates to the police department and vice versa. Officers received training on various topics focusing on community 560 policing and rebuilding community trust. The mayor stated that the department met and exceeded each and every benchmark for success specified in our agreement with the Department of Justice both on-time and under budget. After four years of hard work by our officers and the entire compliance team, we have restored pride, 561 trust, and confidence in our Police Department. And in Los Angeles, researchers found a marked decrease in crime rates and an increase in officer 562 morale. Under the consent decree, the total number of use of force incidents declined by almost 563 30 percent. According to a Harvard research study, Stone and colleagues attribute some of this success to the police chief actively discouraging officers in the use of force and instituting stronger 564 oversight procedures to increase accountability. Police Oversight and Accountability 93 with consent decrees, the Washington Post reporters found that the police departments had modernized their policies. However, in 5 of the 10 departments that supplied sufficient data, use of force incidents increased during and after the agreements with the Justice Department. The Washington Post investigation also found that none of the police 568 departments completed reforms on time. The interventions took longer than expected, which translated to more money for taxpayers. In the 13 departments with available budget data, costs 569 are expected to surpass $600 million. Several of the reforms have been difficult to sustain after federal oversight completed, and in some cities, relationships with the community are still 570 strained. Many departments experienced decreased officer morale and collectively, departments 571 went through 52 police chiefs trying to meet federal guidelines. Thus, it is hard to determine if these interventions are bringing about sustained reforms. For example, in 1997, the Pittsburgh Police Department became the first department to enter into a decree with the Justice 576 Department. By 2002, the police department had made many changes, but the federal court continued the decree for another three years, to help continue reform measures. During this period, by the end of the decree in 2005, the Pittsburgh Police Department had a record of using force 1,900 times, which had increased to 2,727 (nearly 44 percent) in 2013, though complaints of 577 excessive force have declined from 126 in 2006 to 48 in 2014. Police reform advocates argue the decrease in complaints could be the result of residents losing confidence that filing a complaint 567 Kelly, et al.

For desensitization of ipsilateral canine tooth natural antiviral herbs buy generic prograf pills, a maxillary nerve block is preferred and produces more consistent blockade hiv infection statistics 2014 buy prograf australia. Caution must be taken with this block hiv infected person symptoms buy 1 mg prograf fast delivery, as the infraorbital foramen is located just ventral to the orbit hiv infection latency purchase cheap prograf line. The infraorbital canal is much shorter in cats and brachycephalic dogs than in normoand dolichocephalic dogs hiv infection and pregnancy purchase genuine prograf online. To avoid eye penetration hiv infection cycle animation discount generic prograf canada, the needle should be introduced ventrally and advanced only approximately 2 mm. In cats and small breed dogs, the foramen is small and it should not be penetrated to avoid nerve damage. Using an infraorbital approach, the tip of a catheter (without stylet) is advanced until the point where imaginary lines parallel to the infraorbital canal and its perpendicular drawn to the lateral canthus transect (reference). The upper lip is elevated and the infraorbital foramen is located (approximately dorsal to the third premolar tooth). The catheter is introduced approximately 2-4 mm into the foramen and the size of the catheter is selected by veterinarian in advance. The level of sedation should be assessed before induction of anesthesia to determine best dosage regimens of each agent. Anesthetic blocks can be repeated according to the duration of procedure, interest of postoperative analgesia and using less than maximum recommended doses (see text). National Companion Animal Study (1996): University of Minnesota Center for companion animal health. In: Veterinary Dentistry Applications in Emergency Medicine and Critical or Compromised Patients. Alef M, von Praun F, Oechtering G (2008) Is routine pre-anaesthetic haematological and biochemical screening justified in dogsfi Stepaniuk K, Brock N (2008) Hypothermia and thermoregulation during anesthesia for the dental and oral surgery patient. Development and initial validation of a pain scale for the evaluation of odontostomatologic pain in dogs and cats: preliminary study. Proceeding of nd the Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists Meeting, 20-22 April 2016, Lyon, France. Reid et al (2017) Definitive Glasgow acute pain scale for cats: validation and intervention level. Section 4: Oral Examination and Recording A thorough oral diagnosis of every patient is based on the results of the case history, clinical examination and charting, dental radiography and laboratory tests if indicated. The examination must be performed in a systematic way to avoid missing important details. Examination of Conscious Patient Some procedures can be performed on a conscious patient during the first consultation. The results provide an overview of the level of disease and allows for the formation of the preliminary treatment plan. This should be thoroughly discussed with the owner, including the fact that this is only an initial plan and further therapy is often necessary based on the examination and radiographs obtained under anesthesia. Oral/Dental Examination the examination starts with a thorough history including symptoms which may indicate dental disorders such as: halitosis, change in eating habits, ptyalism, head shaking etc. The clinical investigation begins with the inspection of the head by evaluating the eyes, symmetry of the skull, swellings, lymph nodes, nose and lips. The dental examination includes noting the stage of dentition (primary/permanent), as well as any missing, fractured, or discolored teeth. The examination of the soft tissues of the oral cavity includes oral mucosa, gingiva, palate, dorsal and ventral aspect of the tongue, tonsils, salivary glands and ducts. The examiner should evaluate the oral soft tissues for masses, swelling, ulcerations, bleeding and inflammation. The conscious periodontal exam should focus on gingival inflammation, calculus deposits and gingival recession. Furthermore, a periodontal diagnostic test strip for measurement of dissolved thiol levels can be a very useful exam room indicator for gingival health and periodontal status (Manfra Maretta et al, 2012). This product has been shown to improve client compliance with dental recommendations. The examination includes not only the oral cavity and adjacent regions, but also life style and nutrition. The examined criteria are: lymph nodes, dental deposits, periodontal status, nutrition and oral care (professional and homecare). Each criteria is scored with respect to the clinical findings and a total score is then determined. The result helps in decision making and determining whether further examination and/or treatment is indicated. In the dog, the ideal tooth positions in the arches are defined by the occlusal, inter-arch, and interdental relationships of the teeth of the archetypal dog. Abnormities are defined as either a skeletal malocclusion or malposition of single teeth (for more detail see chapter 1d: Malocclusion). Examination under General Anaesthesia A thorough examination can only be performed under general anaesthesia. Following induction of anaesthesia, the examination should be performed in a detailed and structured way with the charting performed simultaneously. After the visual inspection of the entire oral cavity, the tactile examination is performed in two steps utilizing the appropriate instruments. First, the teeth themselves are examined for defects such as tooth wear, resorption, caries, pulp exposure, and enamel disease with a dental explorer. Following this, pocket depth and furcation exposure are evaluated with a periodontal probe. It is crucial to know the anatomy of the involved structures to create a proper diagnosis (for more detail see chapter 1a: Oral and Dental Anatomy and Physiology). Inspect the oropharynx: it is advisable to make a quick inspection of the oropharynx before endotracheal intubation and placing a throat pack. Take a preoperative photograph: preoperative photographs should be taken before any procedure. The photographs serve as proof for pre-operative dental condition as well as provide visual evidence to the owner. It is recommended to use a lip retractor or dental mirror to better visualize the entire dentition and surrounding structures (Fig. Assess the soft tissue: the entire oral cavity should be examined, including oral mucosa and mucous membranes (for colour, moistness, swelling), lips and cheeks, palate, tongue and sublingual tissue for alterations and oral masses. Initial scaling of the teeth: for better visibility of the tooth surfaces and gingiva an initial cleaning with a dental scaler is recommended. Intraoperative photograph: it is advised to take a photograph of any pathology revealed by the scaling (Fig. Dental examination with dental explorer: each tooth must be examined with a dental explorer, beginning with the first incisor of each quadrant and progressing distally caudally tooth by tooth to cover the entire arch. A normal tooth surface is very smooth; any roughness is an indication of pathology. The entire surface of each tooth should to be explored, especially the area just below the gingival margin to detect resorptive lesions. Various differentials for a roughened tooth surface include: tooth fracture (uncomplicated/complicated) (for more detail see chapter 1c: Fractured Teeth), enamel defect. Extrinsic staining may be due to wear, metal chewing, and certain drugs in the developmental period. Furcation involvement: furcation involvement indicates bone loss between the roots of multi rooted teeth. Staging of periodontal disease: staging can be performed by combining the clinical findings and the dental radiographs (American Veterinary Dental College, 2017)(Fig. Additional therapy: Based on all available information (visual, tactile, and radiographic) determine and execute the final treatment plan. In this situation, a thorough examination with a dental explorer, a periodontal probe and a mirror will give fairly accurate information about status of the oral cavity. Periodontal staging without dental x-ray is very inaccurate but if there is no option it still may be of some help. By measuring the crown, the length of the roots can be estimated and a staging can be approximated. Recording A thorough examination can only be performed on an anaesthetized patient. The results of the clinical examination must be recorded on a dental chart to enable the creation of a proper treatment plan in all tiers. They must also be kept as part of the medical record and may be used to illustrate, to the owner, when explaining the work performed. Each tooth has a three-digit number which identifies the quadrant, position and whether it is a primary or a permanent tooth. The first digit denotes the quadrant, which is numbered clockwise beginning at the upper right quadrant (1-4 for permanent dentition, 5-8 for primary dentition). The second and third digits refer to the position within the quadrant, with the sequence always starting at the midline with the first incisor (Fig. The advantages of the Modified Triadan System are that it allows for easy identification of a tooth, is understood throughout the world (no language barrier), issuitable for all species, faster than writing out the tooth description, and ideal for digitalized recording and statistics. The results can either be hand drawn into a dental chart or marked in an attached multiple choice spreadsheet. The most common signs for dental recording are a circle for a missing tooth (O), a hash mark for a fractured tooth (#) and a cross for an extracted tooth (X). The basic clinical findings can be scored with a simple mouse click onto the dental charts. The scored criteria are: missing tooth, persistent deciduous tooth in dogs/resorptive lesions in cats, fractured tooth, inflammation index, extraction. With a few clicks the clinic data and logo can be inserted, and an individual report created which will increase the customer loyalty (Fig. The feature serves as educational tool, diagnostic and treatment planning aid, and may be used for illustrating the condition to the client. Key Points: fi the conscious examinaton is important but is of very limited value, as a complete exam is only possible under general anesthesia. Journal of Nutrition 136: 2021S-2023S Gorrel C (2004) Odontoclastic resorptive lesions. Stage 2 (F2): Furcation 2 involvement exists when a periodontal probe extends greater than half way under the crown of a multirooted tooth with attachment loss but not through and through. The loss of periodontal attachment is less than 25% as measured either by probing of the clinical attachment level, or radiographic determination of the distance of the alveolar margin from the cementoenamel junction relative to the length of the root. Plaque removal and control consists of 4 aspects depending on the level of disease. Extraction this section will cover the complete dental prophylaxis/cleaning as well as basic indications for periodontal surgery and extractions. Homecare and basic extraction techniques will be covered elsewhere in this document, however periodontal surgery is beyond the scope of these guidelines. Regardless of the name, the goal of this procedure is not only to clean and polish the teeth, but also to evaluate the periodontal tissues and entire oral cavity. Only when the patient is properly anaesthetized can a safe and effective cleaning and oral exam be performed. It is important to note that proper periodontal/dental/oral therapy takes time and patience. A minimum of one hour should be allotted for all dental cases and much more in many instances. Professional periodontal therapies must be performed with quality (not quantity) in mind. The physical exam, in combination with pre-operative testing, screens for general health issues which may exacerbate periodontal disease or compromise anaesthetic safety. The use of a periodontal diagnostic strip by the examining veterinarian can improve the accuracy of the conscious periodontal evaluation. The veterinarian can then discuss the various disease processes found on the examination as well as the available treatment options with the owner. This face-to-face discussion will improve client understanding of the disease processes and associated sequela. Based on the oral examination findings, the practitioner can create a more accurate estimate both of procedure time and financial costs to the client. The client should be made aware at this point that a complete oral examination is not possible on a conscious patient. Furthermore, they should not be performed near any sick or compromised patients, or near any clean procedures. This means that dental cleanings often result in a transient bacteremia, which is more severe in patients with periodontitis. The most common used mechanical scaler in veterinary dentistry today is the ultrasonic model. Both types of ultrasonic scalers are very efficient and provide the additional benefit of creating an antibacterial effect in the coolant spray (cavitation). At slower rates of vibration, they generate minimal heat, and therefore may be a safer alternative to ultrasonics (See equipment section for a complete discussion of mechanical scalers).

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