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[[File:Enamel dysplasia.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Enamel dysplasia]]

[[File:Enamel dysplasia.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Enamel dysplasia]]

[[File:Generalised enamel dysplasia.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Generalised enamel dysplasia]]

[[File:Generalised enamel dysplasia.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Generalised enamel dysplasia]]

'''Enamel dysplasia''' results from abnormal enamel formation on the crown of the tooth. This occurs when an injury or other disruption occurs during the [[Tooth Development|formation of enamel]]. All enamel formation occurs prior to [[Tooth Eruption|eruption of the tooth]]. The crown formation of the permanent/secondary teeth occurs from the second week postpartum to the age of three months. The crown of the first permanent mandibular molar, however, begins to undergo development and mineralisation prior to birth. Only those areas of the crown undergoing active formation at the time of the injury will be affected, giving the banded appearance sometimes seen.  

'''Enamel dysplasia''' results from abnormal enamel formation on the crown of the tooth. This occurs when an injury or other disruption occurs during the [[Tooth Development|formation of enamel]]. All enamel formation occurs prior to [[Tooth Eruption|eruption of the tooth]]. The crown formation of the permanent/secondary teeth occurs from the second week postpartum to the age of three months. The crown of the first permanent mandibular molar, however, begins to undergo development and mineralisation prior to birth. Only those areas of the crown undergoing active formation at the time of the injury will be affected, giving the banded appearance sometimes seen.  

If only a small area of dysplasia is seen this is usually asscociated with localized trauma to the developing crown.  <font color="red">(pic12localisedED)</font color> <br>

If only a small area of dysplasia is seen this is usually asscociated with localized trauma to the developing crown.   

Teeth with enamel dysplasia may appear completely normal at the time of eruption but, as soon as the animal begins to [[Mastication|use the teeth]], defective enamel flakes off and the remaining porous defective enamel and exposed dentine begins to discolour. It is important to remember that the insult to the developing tooth happened months before and not after full eruption.

Teeth with enamel dysplasia may appear completely normal at the time of eruption but, as soon as the animal begins to [[Mastication|use the teeth]], defective enamel flakes off and the remaining porous defective enamel and exposed dentine begins to discolour. It is important to remember that the insult to the developing tooth happened months before and not after full eruption.