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:The crowns of the cheek teeth are almost level with the gingiva.

:The crowns of the cheek teeth are almost level with the gingiva.

==Incisor overgrowth==

==Incisor Overgrowth==

Primary incisor overgrowth is rare.

Primary incisor overgrowth is rare. When it occurs, it is usually '''secondary to cheek tooth overgrowth or facial trauma'''.

==Cheek Tooth Overgrowth==

 

This is the most common form of dental disease in guinea-pigs. It usually occurs due to '''inadequate provision of abrasive feed and inadequate cheek tooth wear''', which leads to overgrowth.

==Cheek tooth overgrowth==

This is the most common form of dental disease in guinea-pigs.

 

It usually occurs due to '''inadequate provision of abrasive feed and inadequate cheek tooth wear''', which leads to overgrowth.

An association has been found between cheek tooth overgrowth and '''vitamin C deficiency''', which leads to collagen defects and tipping of the teeth.

An association has been found between cheek tooth overgrowth and '''vitamin C deficiency''', which leads to collagen defects and tipping of the teeth.

Problems caused by cheek tooth overgrowth include:

Problems caused by cheek tooth overgrowth include:

:'''Tongue entrapment''' by the mandibular cheek teeth

:'''Tongue entrapment''' by the mandibular cheek teeth

:'''Lacerations''' of the buccal mucosa due to sharp dental points on the teeth

:'''Lacerations''' of the buccal mucosa due to sharp dental points on the teeth

:Overgrowth, abnormal wear patterns and malocclusion of the '''incisor teeth'''

:Overgrowth, abnormal wear patterns and malocclusion of the '''incisor teeth'''

:Apical overgrowth of the cheek teeth with '''perforation of the alveolar bone'''

:Apical overgrowth of the cheek teeth with '''perforation of the alveolar bone'''

===Clinical signs===

===Clinical Signs===

Common signs include: '''anorexia, salivation, moist cervical dermatitis, slanted or abnormal incisors'''

Common signs include: '''anorexia, salivation, moist cervical dermatitis, slanted or abnormal incisors'''

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==References==

==References==

Rosenthal, K. (2008) '''Rapid review of exotic animal medicine and husbandry''' ''Manson Publishing''

Rosenthal, K. (2008) '''Rapid review of exotic animal medicine and husbandry''' ''Manson Publishing''

 

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