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==Infection of teeth==

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===Dental caries===

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===[[Dental caries]]===

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*Only really seen in primates, but may be seen in horse caused by bacterial decalcification of [[Enamel - Anatomy & Physiology|enamel]].

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*Acid producing organisms enter dentine and underun enamel.

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*Infection may spread to [[Pulp - Anatomy & Physiology|pulp]] cavity.

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~~[[Image:toothinfection.gif|right|thumb|125px|<small><center>Stages of tooth infection (Courtesy of Alun Williams (RVC))</center></small>]]~~

===Infundibular Impaction===

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