PERIODONTAL DISEASE

PERIODONTAL DISEASE

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Periodontal disease (PD) is defined as a set of inflammatory conditions of bacterial origin, which affects horses of all ages, but especially geriatric horses. It is correlated with premature tooth loss, sialorrhea, pain, dysphagia and progressive weight loss. In most cases it is secondary to malocclusion, irregular tooth wear, decompensated masticatory biomechanics, which predisposes to food compaction in the interproximal spaces and bacterial colonization. As the condition progresses, the periodontal ligaments become compromised, causing tooth mobility. Diagnosis can be difficult, especially...