| Pertinence of the model | Research Based on Pathogenesis of Periodontal Disease | ||
| Disease etiology | Calculus | Immunology and Micriobiology | |
| Non Human Primates | Excellent | Medium | Excellent |
| Dog | Good | Good | Good |
| Minipig | Low | Low | Low |
| Rabbit | Low | Low | Low |
| Ferret | Medium | Good | Low |
| Rat | Low | Medium | Good |
| Hamster | Low | Medium | Good |