Veterinary Research Forum

Correlation of various dental parameters of mandibular first molar with age, body weight and breed in healthy dogs

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Mehak Mahant 1
Arun Anand 2
Vandana Sangwan 2
Jitender Mohindroo 2

1 PhD Candidate, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, India

2 Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, India

https://doi.org/10.30466/vrf.2023.553398.3464
Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship of different radiographic parameters of mandibular first molar with respect to age, body weight and breed in healthy dogs. Overall, 50 dogs with the age from 5 to 156 months and body weight from 6.00 to 45.00 kg of various breeds were made the subject of study. Animals were categorized into different groups based on age, body weight and breed. A new dental parameters measurement technique was standardised which was in line with modified Lind’s measurement technique of human dentistry. A significant decrease in least square count means of dental parameters was observed in age group 1 (0 - 12 months) in comparison with group 2 (13 - 60 months) and group 3 (> 60 months). A significant decrease in least square count means of dental parameters was observed in group A (0.00 - 10.00 kg) in comparison with group B (11.00 - 25.00 kg) and group C (> 25.00 kg). The root canal width showed a significant decrease with an increase in age; therefore, it was difficult to approach pulp cavity in older dogs. Small breeds showed decline in root length/crown height (R/C) ratio and mandible height/first mandibular molar height (MH/M1H) ratio in comparison with medium and large breeds because of which there were more chances of tooth loosening in smaller breeds. Regression equations formulated with respect to body weight and age can act as a ready reference to calculate values of different dental parameters at places where dental radiography is not available.

Keywords

Crown
Dental parameters
Dentistry
Radiography
Root
Subjects
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Veterinary Research Forum
Volume 14, Issue 9
September 2023
Pages 465-470

  • Receive Date 08 May 2022
  • Revise Date 18 February 2023
  • Accept Date 16 March 2023

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