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Periodontal Diseases in Pet Animals
Elif Dogan , Zafer Okumus and Latif Emrah Yanmaz

Abstract: Periodontal disease is an inflammation of periodontal tissues that include gingiva, cementum, alveolar bone and periodontal ligament. They occur mostly in dogs and cats mainly due to a lack of oral hygiene. Therefore, care must be taken to minimize occurrence of these problems. Since periodontal diseases can occur as a complex in 4 stages, clinical symptoms should be carefully evaluated for effective treatment. This review study provides extensive information on etiology, epidemiology, treatment and prognosis of periodontal diseases in pet animals.

How to cite this article
Elif Dogan , Zafer Okumus and Latif Emrah Yanmaz , 2007. Periodontal Diseases in Pet Animals. Veterinary Research, 1: 17-22.

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