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Oral radiography can be used to assess periodontitis. Cases of periodontitis will show generalised horizontal and vertical alveolar bone loss in focal areas.
 
Oral radiography can be used to assess periodontitis. Cases of periodontitis will show generalised horizontal and vertical alveolar bone loss in focal areas.
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Radiographic signs of periodontitis:
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Radiographic signs of periodontal disease:
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*resorption of the alveolar margin
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*resorption/rounding of the alveolar margin
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*widening of the periodontal ligament space
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*widening of the periodontal space
 
*loss of the lamina dura (cortical bone of the alveolus)
 
*loss of the lamina dura (cortical bone of the alveolus)
 
*alveolar bone destruction  
 
*alveolar bone destruction  
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==Treatment==
 
==Treatment==
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The suspected cause of the condition should be corrected first. This may include a multimodal treatment plan aimed at controlling plaque formation including teeth brushing and providing the animal with sticks/toys that clean the teeth crowns
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*'''Gingivectomy and gingivoplasty''' - should be carried out under general anaesthetic if significant pseudo-pockets are present between the gingiva and teeth crowns. The aim should be to eliminate the pseudopockets and re-establish the normal anatomy of the gingival margin.
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**Electrosurgery and Laser surgery - care must be taken with electrosurgery to avoid contact between the teeth crowns and the electrodes to prevent irreversible heat damage to the pulp.
      
==Prognosis==
 
==Prognosis==
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