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For this, several variables were retrieved from clinical records, in addition to signology at the time of diagnosis. ADD was found on 25.4% of rabbits, mostly on their cheek teeth. In addition, age (OR = 1.029; 95% CI = 1.023\u20131.035; p &lt; 0.001) and sex (male) (OR = 1.591; 95% CI = 1.226\u20132.064; p &lt; 0.001) were found to be significant risk factors for ADD. In contrast, a free lifestyle (OR = 0.565; 95% CI = 0.362\u20130.882; p = 0.012) and consuming hay in the diet (OR = 0.323; 95% CI = 0.220\u20130.473; p &lt; 0.001) were protective factors. In conclusion, ADD has a high prevalence and is usually underdiagnosed, highlighting the need for an exhaustive evaluation of patients during the clinical examination. 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