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*loose teeth
*loose teeth
*lethargy
*lethargy
*weight loss
*poor grooming
===Oral Examination===
===Oral Examination===
*loose teeth
*loose teeth
*variable quantities of plaque and calculus on the tooth surface
*variable quantities of plaque and calculus on the tooth surface
===Periodontal Examination===
A thorough periodontal examination of dogs should always be performed under general anaesthesia. The examination under general anaesthesia in cats allows a more detailed evaluation of the oral cavity.
The periodontal examination is performed using a periodontal probe which is gently run under the gingival margin of each tooth. An evaluation is made of the following:
*amount of plaque and calculus present on the tooth surface
*degree of gingivitis
*presence of gingival hyperplasia or recession
*degree of attachment loss
*boney resorption at the furcation
*mobility of individual teeth
The disease can then be staged:
*Stage 0 - Normal and healthy periodontium
*Stage 1 - Periodontal disease/Gingivitis (0% attachment loss, Pocket depth <0.5mm)
===Diagnostic Imaging===
===Diagnostic Imaging===