8.5 Year Old German Shepherd Suffering with Nose Pain

Benefits of CT in Similar Case

As shown in this case, CT scans are a great imaging modality in the evaluation of the dentition along with the rest of the bony structures of the skull, the nasal passages, soft tissue structures like the eyes, and others. Some of the most common indications for which we perform skull CTs include: chronic nasal discharge, swellings, chronic sneezing, epistaxis, periodontal disease, and middle vs inner ear disease among others.

Multiple studies have been published in the last few years reviewing the usefulness of CT scan in dental disease. The most recent publication from January 2018 (AJVR, Vol 79, No. 1) revealed the following: “The present study revealed that CBCT (Cone Beam CT) provided more detailed and more accurate information than did dental radiography, thereby making CBCT better suited than dental radiography for use in diagnosing dental disorders in brachycephalic dogs”

CT Scan Case Study 8.5 Year Old German Shepherd Suffering with Nose Pain

Diagnostics Prior to CT Scan