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==Introduction== | ==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 [[Dental Malocclusion|malocclusions]], chewing on fibrous chew toys and balls eg. Tennis balls. | + | [[File:Worn dog teeth.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Wear on tooth surfaces]] |
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| + | [[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. | ||
==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 get abrasion on the incisors from constantly chewing fur/hair. |
==Aetiology== | ==Aetiology== | ||
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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 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). | ||
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==Prevention== | ==Prevention== | ||
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[[Category:Endodontic Conditions]] | [[Category:Endodontic Conditions]] | ||
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[[Category:LisaM reviewing]] | [[Category:LisaM reviewing]] | ||
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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.
Signalment
Occasionally dogs with chronic skin allergies will get abrasion on the incisors from constantly chewing fur/hair.
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).
Prevention
Dogs should be prevented from cage biting, excessive play with textured balls and chewing stones.