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Full-mouth radiographs describe a series of films where each tooth of the dentition is accurately depicted in at least one view. It is often recommended that all adult cats have full-mouth radiographs taken as part of the oral and dental examination. Odontoclastic resorptive lesions are common in cats and clinical examination without radiography will only detect end-stage lesions.<br>
 
Full-mouth radiographs describe a series of films where each tooth of the dentition is accurately depicted in at least one view. It is often recommended that all adult cats have full-mouth radiographs taken as part of the oral and dental examination. Odontoclastic resorptive lesions are common in cats and clinical examination without radiography will only detect end-stage lesions.<br>
*In cats, it is necessary to take a minimum of eight views, but 10 views are recommended, to ensure that all teeth are properly visualized.   
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*Cats - it is necessary to take a minimum of eight views, but 10 views are recommended, to ensure that all teeth are properly visualized.   
*In the case of dogs, full-mouth radiographs are encouraged, especially at first examination. If this is not possible then radiographs should be taken where indicated based on the findings during the clinical examination.  
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*Dogs - full-mouth radiographs are encouraged, especially at first examination. If this is not possible then radiographs should be taken where indicated based on the findings during the clinical examination.  
 
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The recommended views are as follows:
 
The recommended views are as follows: