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Abstract
This study used six toy Chihuahua dogs in relationship. They underwent four 8 week periods differing in type of food (dry, soft, dental diet) and preventive means of periodontitis (tooth-brushing and enzymatic chewing strips). The results showed nonsignificant influence of food consistency on dental plaque, calculus and gingivitis scores. Dental diet nonsignificantly decreased dental calculus deposition in comparison to common commercial food. The best results were achieved with toothbrushing. The enzymatic chewing strips significantly decreased dental plaque, calculus and gingivitis scores only on carnassial teeth. These results confirm that there are no absolute preventive measures of periodontitis.
Highlights
This study used six toy Chihuahua dogs in relationship
The results obtained in this study confirmed the differences in dental calculus deposition among individuals in the group fed the same food
Dry commercial food compared to soft food had no significant effect on prevention of dental plaque and calculus deposition
Summary
This study used six toy Chihuahua dogs in relationship They underwent four 8 week periods differing in type of food (dry, soft, dental diet) and preventive means of periodontitis (toothbrushing and enzymatic chewing strips). The enzymatic chewing strips significantly decreased dental plaque, calculus and gingivitis scores only on carnassial teeth These results confirm that there are no absolute preventive measures of periodontitis. Accumulation of supra-gingival and sub-gingival plaque on the tooth surface is responsible for the development of an inflammatory reaction of the periodontal tissues It is more severe in small breed dogs and the prevalence of periodontal disease increases with age. The purpose of the study reported here was to compare the plaque and dental calculus reduction effect of various preventive means including tooth-brushing, dental diet and commercial dental chewing strips
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