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

Source Publication (e.g., journal title)

Veterinary Recoed Case Reports

Authors

Joseph Smith, UTK; ISUFollow
Caroline Griffin, UTKFollow
Phil Jones, UTKFollow
Brenda Mulherin, ISUFollow
Silke Hecht, UTKFollow

Author ORCID Identifier

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4288-2262; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7860-7465

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-15-2022

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1002/vrc2.348

Abstract

∙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.

Recommended Citation

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

Submission Type

Publisher's Version