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Oral Examination - Introduction (view source)
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==Overview==
==Overview==
[[File:Dog teeth occlusion 2.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Occlusal assessment – mandibular incisors occlude on the palatal aspect of the maxillary incisors (known as a scissor bite), the mandibular canine interdigitates half way between the maxillary canine and third incisor, and the premolars interdigitate in a “picking shear” effect.<small>''© Lisa Milella 2013''</small>]]
Most pet owners will not be aware that their pet has an oral problem so an examination of the oral cavity should be part of every physical examination. '''Oral examination in a conscious animal will only give limited information''' and a [[Oral Examination Under General Anaesthesia|definitive oral examination]] can only be performed under general [[Anaesthesia|anaesthesia]]. All detected abnormalities should be recorded.
Most pet owners will not be aware that their pet has an oral problem so an examination of the oral cavity should be part of every physical examination. '''Oral examination in a conscious animal will only give limited information''' and a [[Oral Examination Under General Anaesthesia|definitive oral examination]] can only be performed under general [[Anaesthesia|anaesthesia]]. All detected abnormalities should be recorded.
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