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==Retained deciduous teeth==

==Retained deciduous teeth==

teeth for evidence of loose caps. If present, they may be removed using a specialised ‘cap extractor’ or a long slim-bladed instrument. Both sides of the mouth should be compared to assess if the corresponding, contra-lateral cap has already shed; if not, it can also be extracted.

teeth for evidence of loose caps. If present, they may be removed using a specialised ‘cap extractor’ or a long slim-bladed instrument. Both sides of the mouth should be compared to assess if the corresponding, contra-lateral cap has already shed; if not, it can also be extracted.

The retention of caps may predispose to delayed eruption of the underlying permanent cheek tooth and the development of '''eruption cysts''' (three- or four-year-old ‘bumps’) on the mandible under the developing apices (‘root area’) of the permanent cheek teeth. The presence of very enlarged eruption cysts, especially if unilateral, should prompt a referral

The retention of caps may predispose to delayed eruption of the underlying permanent cheek tooth and the development of '''[[Eruption Cysts|eruption cysts]]''' (three- or four-year-old ‘bumps’) on the mandible under the developing apices (‘root area’) of the permanent cheek teeth. The presence of very enlarged eruption cysts, especially if unilateral, should prompt a referral

to a veterinary surgeon for a thorough oral and, if necessary, radiographic examination for the presence of retained deciduous cheek teeth or apical infection.

to a veterinary surgeon for a thorough oral and, if necessary, radiographic examination for the presence of retained deciduous cheek teeth or apical infection.