Natural development of periodontal disease in the dog: a review of clinical, anatomical and histological features.
Periodontal disease occurs naturally in a wide range of species from rodents to humans. Clinical studies document the development of periodontal disease. Histopathology reveals the inflammatory response to plaque accumulation. This article presents a review of the clinical and histopathological features of periodontal disease in the dog.
Hennet
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University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Harvey
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D000818:Animals; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000662:veterinary; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D004285:Dogs; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*