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==Introduction==
 
==Introduction==
[[File:Worn dog teeth.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Wear on tooth surfaces]]
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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:Teeth abrasion.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Tooth abrasion from chewing fur/hair]]
 
Tooth abrasion and attrition is 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]] and chewing on fibrous chew toys and balls eg. tennis balls.  
 
  
 
==Signalment==
 
==Signalment==
Occasionally dogs with [[Atopic Dermatitis|chronic skin allergies]] will have abrasion on their incisors from constantly chewing fur/hair.  
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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>
  
 
==Aetiology==
 
==Aetiology==
These conditions often result from excessive abnormal behaviour.  
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Often these conditions result from abnormal excessive behaviour.
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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 can often result in exposure of the [[Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology#Pulp|pulp cavity]]. If the wear is gradual, the pulp may respond by laying down more [[Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology#Dentin|dentine]] – reparative dentine (also known as tertiary dentine).
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==Clinical Signs==
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==Diagnosis==
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==Treatment==
  
 
==Prevention==
 
==Prevention==
Dogs should be prevented from engaging in activities such as cage biting, excessive play with textured balls and chewing stones.
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Dogs should be prevented from cage biting, excessive play with textured balls and chewing stones.
  
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Revision as of 14:08, 19 September 2013



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 malocclusions, chewing on fibrous chew toys and balls eg. Tennis balls. (picE2)

Signalment

Occasionally dogs with chronic skin allergies will get abrasion on the incisors from constantly chewing fur/hair. (picE3)

Aetiology

Often these conditions result from abnormal excessive behaviour.

Excessive wear will often result in exposure of the pulp cavity. If the wear is gradual, the pulp may respond by laying down more dentine – reparative dentine (also known as tertiary dentine).

Clinical Signs

Diagnosis

Treatment

Prevention

Dogs should be prevented from cage biting, excessive play with textured balls and chewing stones.