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==Developmental Abnormalities==

==Developmental Abnormalities==

[[Tooth Developmental Problems|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.

[[Tooth Developmental Problems|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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'''Hypodontia''', or missing teeth, usually presents no clinical problems for dogs and cats but the missing tooth area should be radiogarphed to confirm that the tooth is truly missing and not unerupted or impacted, which could potentially lead to complications.

'''Hypodontia''', or missing teeth, usually presents no clinical problems for dogs and cats but the missing tooth area should be radiogarphed to confirm that the tooth is truly missing and not unerupted or impacted, which could potentially lead to complications.

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[[Category:Intra-Oral Radiography]]

[[Category:Intra-Oral Radiography]]

[[Category:Developmental Dental Conditions]]

[[Category:Developmental Dental Conditions]]

[[Category:Waltham reviewing]]

[[Category:Waltham reviewing]]