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==Infection of teeth==
==Infection of teeth==
===Dental caries===
===Dental caries===
*Only really seen in primates, but may be seen in horse caused by bacterial decalcification of [[Enamel|enamel]].
*Only really seen in primates, but may be seen in horse caused by bacterial decalcification of [[Enamel - Anatomy & Physiology|enamel]].
*Acid producing organisms enter dentine and underun enamel.
*Acid producing organisms enter dentine and underun enamel.
*Infection may spread to [[Pulp - Anatomy & Physiology|pulp]] cavity.
*Infection may spread to [[Pulp - Anatomy & Physiology|pulp]] cavity.
[[Image:toothinfection.gif|right|thumb|125px|<small><center>Stages of tooth infection (Courtesy of Alun Williams (RVC))</center></small>]]
[[Image:toothinfection.gif|right|thumb|125px|<small><center>Stages of tooth infection (Courtesy of Alun Williams (RVC))</center></small>]]
===Infundibular Impaction===
===Infundibular Impaction===
*Seen in the ruminant and horse.
*Seen in the ruminant and horse.