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'''Treatment''' consists of the appropriate dental treatment, including a thorough oral examination under general [[Lizard and Snake Anaesthesia|anaesthesia]], and the appropriate systemic antibiotics. The calculus should be removed and the gingival sulci cleaned; the mouth should be irrigated with as 0.05% chlorhexadine solution. Improving the [[Reptile Diet Composition|diet]] (adequate textures and consistencies) and environment is the most efficient '''prevention''' method.
 
'''Treatment''' consists of the appropriate dental treatment, including a thorough oral examination under general [[Lizard and Snake Anaesthesia|anaesthesia]], and the appropriate systemic antibiotics. The calculus should be removed and the gingival sulci cleaned; the mouth should be irrigated with as 0.05% chlorhexadine solution. Improving the [[Reptile Diet Composition|diet]] (adequate textures and consistencies) and environment is the most efficient '''prevention''' method.
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==Literature Search==
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[[File:CABI logo.jpg|left|90px]]
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Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation).
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[http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=((title:(periodontal)+AND+ab:(periodontal)))+AND+((((title:(lizard)+OR+ab:(lizard)+OR+od:(lizards))))) Lizard Periodontal Disease publications]
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