A review of the literature related to dens in dente is described with the findings in a doberman pinscher. Classifications of malocclusions in dogs have superficially followed the Angle's system. Since teeth anatomy and occlusal relationships are not the same for dogs as for humans, the use of the Angle's system can be misinterpreted. The proposal for a system for classification of malocclusions specific to the dog is presented with a discussion of the Angle's classification of malocclusions. 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. The JVD website is maintained by Dr. Colin Harvey and Carolyn Schuster.