Chronic Ulcerative Paradental Stomatitis in Dogs

What is CUPS

Chronic Ulcerative Paradental Stomatitis

Canine Ulcerative Paradental Stomatitis

Chronic Ulcerative Periodontal Stomatitis

Canine Ulcerative Periodontal Stomatitis

Which of the following statement is true?

CUPS can be controlled by long-term administration of antibiotic

Multimodal approach is required for CUPS management

There is no cure for CUPS

Chemotherapy should be considered in an end-stage CUPS

What are the common clinical findings of CUPS

Root resorption, halitosis, and tooth mobility

Cavities, contact mucositis and/or ulceration

Contact mucositis and/or ulceration, and oral pain

Periodontal disease, root resorption, and tooth mobility

What does it mean by “paradental”?

Teeth that are parallel with each other

Tooth supporting structures such as periodontal ligament, cementum, gingiva, and alveolar bone

Soft tissues that share the oral cavity with the teeth and in contact with the crowns of the teeth when the mouth is closed

Dentin and pulp complex that include odontoblasts

What are the common findings in complete blood count and biochemistry profile in patients with CUPS

Hyperglobulinemia

Eosinophilia

Uremia

Hyperkalemia

How many teeth do dogs have?

28

32

40

42

Alternatively, CUPS can also be referred as “Canine Chronic Ulcerative Stomatitis” (CCUS)

True

False

CUPS cases will usually show significant improvement following the administration of antibiotic alone

True

False

Conservative management should not be considered in CUPS management

True

False

Maintenance of oral hygiene through regular oral home care and professional dental cleaning are part of CUPS management

True

False