Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2401029 | Topics in Companion Animal Medicine | 2015 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
To analyze the relationships between gender, age, weight, and variations in the levels of serum ionized calcium ([iCa2+]) during periodontal disease (PD) evolution. In this study, dogs (n = 50) were divided into 5 groups according to the stage of PD: G0 (no PD), G1 (gingivitis), G2 (initial periodontitis), G3 (moderate periodontitis), and G4 (severe periodontitis). Statistically significant correlations were observed between age, [iCa2+] levels, and PD stage. Older dogs had lower [iCa2+] levels and more advanced PD stages (high positive correlation), and their body weight decreased as PD developed (negative correlation). Lower [iCa2+] values were associated with more severe PD.
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Authors
L. Miguel Carreira, Daniela Dias, Pedro Azevedo,