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MAY-JUN 2017

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40 IMAGING ESSENTIALS Interpretation of Dental Radiographs in Dogs and Cats Santiago Peralta, DVM, DAVDC, and Nadine Fiani, BVSc, DAVDC Cornell University IMAGING ESSENTIALS As described in Part 1, Principles & Normal Findings (January/February 2017), dental radiography in dogs and cats constitutes an essential component of a comprehensive diagnostic plan. 1-4 Part 1 also described appropriate mounting and display of radiographic films/ plates for reviewing purposes, explained a recommended workflow to review radiographs and record findings, and presented radiographic examples of normal relevant structures. This article focuses on interpretation of normal anatomic variations as well as congenital and pathologic abnormal findings on dental radiographs in dogs and cats ( Box 1 ). Both articles assume the reader is familiar with basic dental radiographic acquisition techniques, concepts, and skills. REVIEWING DENTAL RADIOGRAPHS Teeth Abnormally Present and/or Absent Persistent deciduous teeth with the permanent counterpart present ( Figures 1A and 1B ) are considered a pathologic condition of suspected genetic origin that predisposes the Part 2: Normal Variations and Abnormal Findings CONTINUING EDUCATION BOX 1. Definitions: Normal Versus Abnormal • Normal radiographic findings are defined as those consistent with what is considered typical, average, or expected and are free of any indicators of disease. • Normal variations are defined as radiographic findings that deviate from what is considered typical, average, or expected but do not otherwise indicate any preventive or therapeutic medical or surgical intervention, monitoring, or maintenance recommendations. • Abnormal radiographic findings are any findings considered pathologic. IMAGING ESSENTIALS CE TEST To view the CE test for this article, please visit tvpjournal.com.

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