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[[File:Worn dog teeth.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Wear on tooth surfaces]]

[[File:Worn dog teeth.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Wear on tooth surfaces]]

[[File:Teeth abrasion.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Teeth abrasion from chewing fur/hair]]

[[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.  

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.  

These conditions often result from excessive abnormal behaviour.  

These conditions often result from excessive abnormal behaviour.  

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).  

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).  

==Prevention==

==Prevention==

Dogs should be prevented from engaging in activities such as 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.

   

   

[[Category:Endodontic Conditions]]

[[Category:Endodontic Conditions]]

[[Category:LisaM reviewed]]

[[Category:Lisa Milella reviewed]]

[[Category:To Do - Mars Check]]