Doença periodontal : os conhecimentos do tutor sobre a saúde oral do seu animal
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2024
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A doença periodontal é a patologia que mais frequentemente afeta a cavidade oral dos canídeos, sendo a principal responsável pela perda de peças dentárias nos cães. Tem como fator precursor a acumulação de placa bacteriana, sendo que numa fase inicial apresenta gengivite associada, que quando não tratada, poderá progredir para periodontite. Esta é uma patologia não regenerativa e irreversível quando na fase de periodontite, podendo ser evitada, se a causa inicial (placa bacteriana) for removida. O presente estudo foi realizado durante consultas de rotina, num hospital de referência na zona de Lisboa, durante um período de seis meses. Teve como objetivo perceber a correlação existente entre o conhecimento da importância e técnicas de higiene oral, por parte dos tutores, ou a falta dele, para a saúde geral dos seus animais. Do estudo fizeram parte 104 canídeos, cuja saúde oral não foi o que motivou a vinda ao veterinário, sendo sujeitos a um exame da cavidade oral, aquando do momento da realização do exame físico. Foi possível aferir que da totalidade de animais avaliados, 94% (n=97), apresentava algum grau de doença periodontal. Com a análise final dos dados obtidos através da investigação realizada, é possível perceber a importância que o exame oral representa como parte do exame físico de rotina, assim como, realça o destaque que o médico veterinário deve ter na sensibilização dos tutores para a importância da higiene oral, e de que forma a realizar. Palavras-chave: Doença Periodontal; Tutores; Placa Bacteriana; Canídeo; Cavidade Oral
Periodontal disease is the pathology that most frequently affects the oral cavity of dogs and is mainly responsible for the loss of teeth in dogs. Its precursor factor is the accumulation of bacterial plaque, with associated gingivitis at an early stage which, when untreated, progresses to periodontitis. This is a non-regenerative and irreversible pathology, when in the periodontitis phase, and can be avoided if the initial cause (bacterial plaque) is removed. The present study was conducted during routine consultations, in a reference hospital in the Lisbon area, over a period of six months. The objective was to understand the correlation between owners' knowledge of the importance of oral hygiene techniques, or lack thereof, for the general health of their animals. The study included 104 canines, whose oral health was not what motivated them to come to the veterinarian and were subject to an examination of the oral cavity at the time of the physical examination. It was possible to determine that of all the animals evaluated, 94% (n=97) had some degree of periodontal disease. With the final analysis of the data obtained through the investigation, it's possible to understand the importance that the oral examination represents as part of the routine physical examination, as well as highlighting the emphasis that the veterinarian must have on raising awareness among owners of the importance of oral hygiene, and how to do it. Keywords: Periodontal Disease; Tutors; Bacterial Plaque; Canid; Oral Cavity.
Periodontal disease is the pathology that most frequently affects the oral cavity of dogs and is mainly responsible for the loss of teeth in dogs. Its precursor factor is the accumulation of bacterial plaque, with associated gingivitis at an early stage which, when untreated, progresses to periodontitis. This is a non-regenerative and irreversible pathology, when in the periodontitis phase, and can be avoided if the initial cause (bacterial plaque) is removed. The present study was conducted during routine consultations, in a reference hospital in the Lisbon area, over a period of six months. The objective was to understand the correlation between owners' knowledge of the importance of oral hygiene techniques, or lack thereof, for the general health of their animals. The study included 104 canines, whose oral health was not what motivated them to come to the veterinarian and were subject to an examination of the oral cavity at the time of the physical examination. It was possible to determine that of all the animals evaluated, 94% (n=97) had some degree of periodontal disease. With the final analysis of the data obtained through the investigation, it's possible to understand the importance that the oral examination represents as part of the routine physical examination, as well as highlighting the emphasis that the veterinarian must have on raising awareness among owners of the importance of oral hygiene, and how to do it. Keywords: Periodontal Disease; Tutors; Bacterial Plaque; Canid; Oral Cavity.
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VETERINARY MEDICINE, PERIODONTAL DISEASES, ORAL CAVITY, CANIDS, DOGS, MESTRADO INTEGRADO EM MEDICINA VETERINÁRIA, VETERINÁRIA, MEDICINA VETERINÁRIA, DOENÇAS PERIODONTAIS, CAVIDADE ORAL, CANÍDEOS, CÃES, Mestrado Integrado em Medicina Veterinária