JVD 2020 #1 evaluation Of Efficacy Of A Dental Chew To Reduce Gingivitis, Dental Plaque, Calculus, And Halitosis In Toy Breed Dogs

Question 1

In evaluation of efficacy of a dental, chew to reduce gingivitis, dental plaque, calculus, and halitosis in toy breed dogs by Mateo et al, what percentage reduction was seen in gingivitis? Total plaque? Total calculus? And volatile sulfur compounds?

Answer 1

20%
15%
35%
19%

Question 2

In evaluation of efficacy of a dental, chew to reduce gingivitis, dental plaque, calculus, and halitosis in toy breed dogs by Mateo et al, what was the role of zinc salts?

Answer 2

To control plaque, calculus, and halitosis by inhibiting bacterial growth in plaque. Ions chemically react with H2S to reduce malodor.

Question 3

In evaluation of efficacy of a dental, chew to reduce gingivitis, dental plaque, calculus, and halitosis in toy breed dogs by Mateo et al, what was the role of sodium phosphate salts?

Answer 3

Calcium chelators that prevent calculus formation by inhibiting hydroxyapatite crystal growth

Question 4

In evaluation of efficacy of a dental, chew to reduce gingivitis, dental plaque, calculus, and halitosis in toy breed dogs by Mateo et al, which of the two breeds (Chihuahua vs Yorkie) has significantly worse PD across all categories?

Answer 4

Yorkie