Possible association of genotype of with the severity of periodontal disease and the number of permanent teeth in dogs.

Previous research has demonstrated that significantly contributes to the development of periodontal disease in dogs. is divided into three subtypes according to the 41-kDa filamentous appendage (), defined as types A, B, and C. This study aimed to elucidate the association between type of with the number of permanent teeth, reflecting the severity of periodontal disease. Two hundred twenty-five dogs were categorized by type as negative, type A dominant, type B dominant, and type C dominant. The stage of periodontal disease in -positive dogs increased with age, particularly in type C dominant dogs. Correspondingly, the number of permanent teeth in type C-dominant dogs was significantly lower than that of -negative dogs, suggesting there is a significant association between type of and the number of permanent teeth resulting from the development of periodontal disease.