{"id":1736,"date":"2025-02-25T16:18:20","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T16:18:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centredmv.switch.makemagik.com\/dental-malocclusion-in-dogs-and-cats-diagnosis-classification-and-treatment\/"},"modified":"2025-03-11T14:52:52","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T14:52:52","slug":"dental-malocclusion-in-dogs-and-cats-diagnosis-classification-and-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centredmvet.com\/en\/dental-malocclusion-in-dogs-and-cats-diagnosis-classification-and-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental malocclusion in dogs and cats: Diagnosis, classification and treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;text-lead-blog&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Introduction<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">dental malocclusion<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">  is a common anomaly in dogs and cats that can have a significant impact on their well-being. Malocclusions are characterized by malpositioned teeth or jaws, which can lead to oral trauma, chewing difficulties and infections. This article explores the different classes of malocclusion, their diagnosis and treatment options to help veterinarians better manage these conditions.  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;1461&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Malocclusion classification<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":281,\"335559739\":281}\"> <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Malocclusions are classified into four main categories according to the relationship between the jaws and the position of the teeth.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"4\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">1. Malocclusion Class 1 (MAL1) : Neutroclusion<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":319,\"335559739\":319}\"> <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The relationship between the jaws is normal, but one or more teeth are misaligned. This type of malocclusion can include: <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Labioversion<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> A tooth, such as a canine, is displaced outwards, which can prevent the corresponding tooth from fitting properly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Linguoversion<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> A tooth is moved inwards, causing injury to the tongue or palate.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Extra teeth<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> The presence of extra teeth, often accompanied by the accumulation of plaque and gingivitis.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 aria-level=\"4\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. Malocclusion Class 2 (MAL2) : Mandibular distoclusion<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":319,\"335559739\":319}\"> <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The lower jaw is set back from its normal position, causing misalignment of the teeth. This can lead to   <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">trauma to the palate<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> caused by mandibular teeth.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"4\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. Malocclusion Class 3 (MAL3) : Mandibular mesioclusion<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":319,\"335559739\":319}\"> <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The lower jaw is set forward in relation to the upper jaw, a common phenomenon in brachycephalic breeds. In some cases, the   <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lower incisors<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> can damage the soft tissues of the mouth, such as the tongue.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"4\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">4. Malocclusion Class 4 (MAL4) : Maxillo-Mandibular Asymmetry<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":319,\"335559739\":319}\"> <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This malocclusion is characterized by a misalignment of the jaws, often from side to side or in a rostro-caudal direction. This type of asymmetry can cause significant discomfort and affect mastication. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why treat malocclusions?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":281,\"335559739\":281}\"> <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unlike humans, malocclusions in animals are not treated for aesthetic reasons, but to ensure normal <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">normal occlusal function<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">  and prevent oral trauma. Poorly positioned teeth can lead to soft tissue injury, food debris accumulation and increased risk of infection and pain. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In cases where the malocclusion does not cause trauma or functional interference, it may be acceptable not to intervene, particularly in brachycephalic breeds with a prognathism (MAL3) that does not cause health problems.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Malocclusion Treatment Options<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":281,\"335559739\":281}\"> <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Treatment of malocclusions can vary according to severity and clinical symptoms. Here are the main possible interventions: <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"4\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">1. Dental Extraction<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":319,\"335559739\":319}\"> <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In many cases, extraction of problem teeth can be the most effective solution, especially if they cause injury or interfere with normal occlusion.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"4\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. Crown Reduction and Vital Pulpotomy<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":319,\"335559739\":319}\"> <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This technique involves reducing the height of a tooth&#8217;s crown to eliminate traumatic contact with other oral structures. The pulp is protected by a restoration to ensure the tooth&#8217;s survival. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"4\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. Composite inclined plane<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":319,\"335559739\":319}\"> <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A composite inclined plane can be used to correct Class 1 malocclusions (labioversion or linguoversion of the canines). This device helps to gradually reposition teeth without extracting them. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"4\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">4. Active movement by elastic chain<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":319,\"335559739\":319}\"> <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This orthodontic technique is used to actively move malpositioned teeth, particularly maxillary canines in labioversion, to restore functional alignment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Preventive and Interceptive Orthodontics<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":281,\"335559739\":281}\"> <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Malocclusions can often be avoided or corrected at an early stage through preventive <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">preventive<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">interceptive interventions<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Veterinarians should carefully monitor the eruption of teeth in young animals, in particular by removing   <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">persistent deciduous teeth<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">  which can lead to malpositioning of the permanent teeth. L&#8217; <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">extraction of deciduous teeth<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">operculectomy<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (removal of the tissue covering an unerupted tooth) are preventive measures to ensure proper tooth development.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Conclusion<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":281,\"335559739\":281}\"> <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">dental malocclusion<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">  in dogs and cats can have a significant impact on their comfort and quality of life. Veterinarians play a key role in the early detection and appropriate treatment of these conditions to prevent pain and oral complications. 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