Presenting author
JPGawor Klinika Weterynaryjna Arka, Kraków, Poland

Abstract
Periodontal diseases are the most common problem seen in dogs. Prevention and appropriate management of these conditions has a critical importance for patient welfare and protecting the patient from their potential systemic impact. The systemic impact of periodontal pathologies occurs due to the significant inflammatory and immune mediated processes induced by the infection. The chronic inflammation of the periodontal tissues allows for the direct infiltration of microorganisms and their toxic byproducts into the vascular system. The degree of systemic effect may be associated with the surface area of periodontal attachment.

The purpose of this study was to assess the periodontal attachment surface area (in mm2) in dogs in relation to their various sizes and head types. In addition, we aim to compare this to the average human being. 14 dogs of different sizes, bodyweight, and head types were assessed by cone beam computer tomography (CBCT) and the scans were digitally analyzed to calculate the periodontal attachment surface. The results underwent statistical assessment and relation with body surface and facial index (ratio between facial width and facial length) were evaluated.
The surface area of periodontal attachment was significantly correlated with body surface area. The smaller the dog the higher the periodonta surface in in relation to body surface size In brachycephalic dogs the periodontal attachment surface is relatively smaller that in similar size mesocephalic and dolichophallic breeds. dogs.