Dias Neto RDN, Fecchio RS, Rahal SC, Teixeira CR, Gioso MA, Pereira CT, Santos MAAPD, Milanelo L. Dental disorders in brown howler monkeys (Alouatta guariba clamitans) maintained in captivity.
J Med Primatol 2016;
45:79-84. [PMID:
26787357 DOI:
10.1111/jmp.12208]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/11/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND
The aim of this study was to investigate dental disorders of brown howler monkeys maintained in captivity. The hypothesis is that the identification and diagnosis of the lesions may contribute to control and prevention.
METHODS
Sixteen intact brown howler monkeys (Alouatta guariba clamitans), eight females and eight males, weighing from 3.9 to 6.8 kg, were studied. Under general anesthesia, the teeth were evaluated by visual inspection, probing, palpation, and intra-oral radiographic exam. The findings were registered on a dental chart specific for primates.
RESULT
Of the 16 monkeys evaluated in the present study, 94% (n = 15) had some type of dental disorder. The lesions observed were dental calculus (88%), dental wear (81%), missing teeth (38%), gingivitis (19%), gingival recession (6%), dental fracture (19%), pulp exposure (19%), and dental staining (25%).
CONCLUSIONS
Alouatta guariba clamitans maintained in captivity have a high rate of dental problems.
Collapse