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In ruminants damage to [[Enamel Organ#Enamel|enamel]] formation most often caused by fluoride poisoning and is seen in cattle grazing on pasture contaminated by cement works effluent.

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~~In dogs, [[Image:enamal-hypoplasia.gif|right|thumb|125px|Enamal]] hypoplasia may occur following a Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) infection during tooth development == Introduction ==~~

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This condition is a consequence of abnormalities occuring during the period of tooth eruption. It invloves damage to [[Enamel Organ#Ameloblasts|ameloblasts]] (which form [[Enamel Organ#Enamel|enamel]]) in utero, which upsets permanent incisor formation. The condition [[Enamel Organ#Enamel|Enamel]] is marked by pits and lines etc.

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~~In ruminants damage to [[Enamel Organ#Enamel|enamel]] formation most often caused by fluoride poisoning and is seen in cattle grazing on pasture contaminated by cement works effluent.~~

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In dogs, [[Image:enamal-hypoplasia.gif|right|thumb|125px|Enamal (Courtesy of Alun Williams (RVC))<center></center>]] hypoplasia may occur following a Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) infection during tooth development . This is a very severe systemic disease seen early in life or in utero in dogs.

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