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Tooth Abrasion and Attrition (view source)
Revision as of 15:41, 25 April 2014
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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
Wear on tooth surfaces that are in contact with one another or an abrasive surface. This usually results from tooth on tooth contact in certain [[Dental Malocclusion|malocclusions]], chewing on fibrous chew toys and balls eg. Tennis balls. <font color="red">(picE2)</font color>
[[File:Worn dog teeth.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Wear on tooth surfaces]]
[[File:Teeth abrasion.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Teeth abrasion from chewing fur/hair]]
Wear on tooth surfaces that are in contact with one another or an abrasive surface. This usually results from tooth on tooth contact in certain [[Dental Malocclusion|malocclusions]], chewing on fibrous chew toys and balls eg. Tennis balls.
==Signalment==
==Signalment==
Occasionally dogs with [[Atopic Dermatitis|chronic skin allergies]] will get abrasion on the incisors from constantly chewing fur/hair. <font color="red">(picE3)</font color>
Occasionally dogs with [[Atopic Dermatitis|chronic skin allergies]] will get abrasion on the incisors from constantly chewing fur/hair.
==Aetiology==
==Aetiology==
Excessive wear will often result in exposure of the [[Enamel Organ#Pulp|pulp cavity]]. If the wear is gradual, the pulp may respond by laying down more [[Enamel Organ#Dentin|dentine]] – reparative dentine (also known as tertiary dentine).
Excessive wear will often result in exposure of the [[Enamel Organ#Pulp|pulp cavity]]. If the wear is gradual, the pulp may respond by laying down more [[Enamel Organ#Dentin|dentine]] – reparative dentine (also known as tertiary dentine).
==Prevention==
==Prevention==
[[Category:Endodontic Conditions]]
[[Category:Endodontic Conditions]]
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