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==Developmental Abnormalities==

==Developmental Abnormalities==

Dental developmental abnormalities occur commonly in dogs and occasionally in cats. They can be caused by abnormal genetic coding or by damage to developing tissues. The necessity of treatment is based on whether the abnormality negatively impacts the health, function, or comfort of the patient. Radiographic evaluation of the extent of involvement helps the clinician to determine which abnormalities require immediate intervention, which might require treatment or monitoring, and which do not require any intervention at all.

Dental developmental abnormalities occur commonly in dogs and occasionally in cats. They can be caused by abnormal genetic coding or by damage to developing tissues. The necessity for treatment is based on whether the abnormality negatively impacts the health, function, or comfort of the patient. Radiographic evaluation of the extent of involvement helps the clinician to determine which abnormalities require immediate intervention, which might require treatment or monitoring, and which do not require any intervention at all.

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==Abnormal Tooth Shape or Structure==

==Abnormal Tooth Shape or Structure==

*'''Enamel dysplasia''' can be caused by systemic diseases (for example, viral infection such as [[Canine Distemper|distemper]]) or trauma during development and also by hereditary or nutritional factors. Radiographs should be made to determine whether the [[Enamel Organ#Root|tooth root]] [[Tooth Development|development]] was also affected.

*'''Enamel dysplasia''' can be caused by systemic diseases (for example, viral infection such as [[Canine Distemper|distemper]]) or trauma during development and also by hereditary or nutritional factors. Radiographs should be made to determine whether the [[Enamel Organ#Root|tooth root]] [[Tooth Development|development]] was also affected.