Published in Scientific Works. Series C. Veterinary Medicine, Vol. LXXI, Issue 2
Written by Jaqueline MOCANU, Iuliana IONAȘCU, Florin DUMITRESCU, Seralp UZUN
Dental conditions such as tooth crown fracture, periodontitis or apical tooth root abscess in dogs can cause eye damage. Ophthalmological examination of patients from small dog breeds (Bichon, Yorkshire Terrier, Pomeranian) or brachycephalic dogs (Pug, Shih-tzu, Peckinez, French Bulldog) diagnosed with conjunctivitis, keratitis, corneal ulcer or uveitis must be completed with a dental examination. The information obtained through imaging (x-ray or CT) shows the degree of dental damage that can be one of the causes of the eye disease. The position of the roots of the 4th premolar in the dog and the maxillary molars near the incomplete orbit allows periodontal disease to develop orbital (retrobulbar) cellulitis. The therapy should primarily include treating the primary dental condition as quickly as possible to prevent secondary ocular complications (panophthalmia) that can lead to enucleation.
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