Diagnostic value of full-mouth radiography in cats.

摘要: Objective To determine the diagnostic value of full-mouth radiography in dogs. Sample population Prospective series 226 dogs referred for dental treatment without previous radiographic views being available. Procedure In a prospective nested case-control analysis multiple outcomes hospital cohort presented treatment, were obtained prior to oral examination and charting. After clinical findings compared, with reference presenting problems, main findings, additional information from radiographs, unexpected findings. The importance therapeutic decision-making was assessed. Results radiographically confirmed all Selected problems yielded significantly increased odds ratios variety other conditions, either expected or unexpected. Radiographs teeth lesions incidental clinically important 41.7 27.8% dogs, respectively, considered no 30.5%. merely 24.3% essential 50.0 22.6%, 3.1%. Older derived more benefit than did younger Incidental common larger Clinical relevance Diagnostic yield new canine patients is high, routine use such radiographs justifiable.