Severe mandibular osteomyelitis and exfoliation of a mandibular canine tooth in a vietnamese potbellied pig

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Veterinary Recoed Case Reports
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March 15, 2022
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Griffin, Caroline
Jones, Phil
Mulherin, Brenda
Hecht, Silke
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∙Preventative care of miniature companion pigs should include regular oral examinations and incorporate routine tusk maintenance.


∙Severe dental disease can lead to significant sequelae, including osteomyelitis leading to loss of mandibular structural integrity.

∙Diagnostic imaging is a useful tool for assessment of dental disease in miniature companion pigs.

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Smith J, Griffin C, Jones P,Mulherin BL, Hecht S. Severe mandibularosteomyelitis and exfoliation of a mandibular caninetooth in a vietnamese potbellied pig. Vet Rec CaseRep. 2022;e348.https://doi.org/10.1002/vrc2.348
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