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| [[File:Teeth abrasion.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Teeth abrasion from chewing fur/hair]] | | [[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.
| + | 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. |
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| ==Signalment== | | ==Signalment== |
− | Occasionally dogs with [[Atopic Dermatitis|chronic skin allergies]] will get abrasion on the incisors from constantly chewing fur/hair. | + | Occasionally dogs with [[Atopic Dermatitis|chronic skin allergies]] will have abrasion on their incisors from constantly chewing fur/hair. |
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| ==Aetiology== | | ==Aetiology== |
− | Often these conditions result from abnormal excessive behaviour.
| + | These conditions often result from excessive abnormal 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 [[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). |
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| ==Prevention== | | ==Prevention== |
− | Dogs should be prevented from cage biting, excessive play with textured balls and chewing stones. | + | Dogs should be prevented from engaging in activities such as cage biting, excessive play with textured balls and chewing stones. |
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| [[Category:Endodontic Conditions]] | | [[Category:Endodontic Conditions]] |
| [[Category:LisaM reviewed]] | | [[Category:LisaM reviewed]] |
− | [[Category:To Do - Dentistry preMars]] | + | [[Category:To Do - Mars Check]] |