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ALVEOLAR PERIOSTITIS EN CARNIVORA. 



constitutional symptom is present, and recovery takes place as 

 soon as all diseased teeth are removed. 



The formation of tartar, or the extension of caries, as already 

 stated, is the immediate cause of alveolar periostitis. The tartar is 

 deposited on the teeth, and continually advances towards the gums, 

 producing inflammation and necrosis. The alveolus is finally exposed, 

 putrefactive organisms enter from the mouth and maintain the 

 irritation. The grey stinking material discharged when the tooth is 



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FIGS. 300, 301, 302.— Dental forceps for dog; 



pressed upon consists almost entirely of exudate and putrefactive 

 bacteria. A predisposition to this formation of tartar exists in certain 

 races of small dogs, and is possibly aggravated by inappropriate feeding. 

 Preventive treatment calls for the removal of tartar before alveolar 

 disease has appeared. The incrustation can be scraped off in the 

 manner already described. It is advised to paint the diseased spot 

 with a weak solution (1 : 2000) of permanganate of potassium, which 

 is further useful in removing smell. All loose teeth must be removed, 

 otherwise success will never be attained. 



