Difference between revisions of "Odontodystrophy"
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Very severe systemic disease early in life / or in utero may result in severe discoloration or pitting of teeth due to effect on [[Enamel|enamel]] formation. (e.g. [[Canine Distemper Virus|distemper in dog]]) | Very severe systemic disease early in life / or in utero may result in severe discoloration or pitting of teeth due to effect on [[Enamel|enamel]] formation. (e.g. [[Canine Distemper Virus|distemper in dog]]) | ||
[[Category:Teeth - Degenerative Pathology]] | [[Category:Teeth - Degenerative Pathology]] | ||
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[[Category:To_Do_-_Clinical]] | [[Category:To_Do_-_Clinical]] | ||
Revision as of 16:47, 17 January 2011
- Damage to ameloblasts (which form enamel) in utero upsets permanent incisor formation.
- Enamel is marked by pits, lines etc.
In ruminants:
- Damage to enamel formation most often caused by fluoride poisoning.
- Seen in cattle grazing on pasture contaminated by cement works effluent.
- Chalky mottling and yellow brown pitting of tooth.
In canines:
Very severe systemic disease early in life / or in utero may result in severe discoloration or pitting of teeth due to effect on enamel formation. (e.g. distemper in dog)