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==Introduction==

 

==Description==

Elodont teeth grow continually - rabbit incisors are reported to grow 12.5 cm per year so you can be prepared to saw off one centimetre a month!

Elodont teeth grow continually - rabbit incisors are reported to grow 12.5 cm per year so you can be prepared to saw off one centimetre a month!

Genetic predisposition can occur, including anaesognathism (excessive narrowing of the already narrow mandible) and brachygnathism in rabbits. Dental disorders arise as a result of accentuation of the normal configuration  -  if the mandible is too narrow, molar malocclusion results; if too short, incisor malocclusion results;  if both, all teeth are affected.                                   

Genetic predisposition can occur, including anaesognathism (excessive narrowing of the already narrow mandible) and brachygnathism in rabbits. Dental disorders arise as a result of accentuation of the normal configuration  -  if the mandible is too narrow, molar malocclusion results; if too short, incisor malocclusion results;  if both, all teeth are affected.                                   

Provision of grass or hay (Timothy) and edible branches (apple and pear twigs).  (Trees that bear single-stoned fruits may have unacceptable amounts of cyanide in the bark so don’t offer peach, plum or cherry, for example)

Provision of grass or hay (Timothy) and edible branches (apple and pear twigs).  (Trees that bear single-stoned fruits may have unacceptable amounts of cyanide in the bark so don’t offer peach, plum or cherry, for example)

[[Category:Dental Disorders - Rabbit]]

[[Category:Rabbit Dentition]]