12 Persistent (Retained) Deciduous Teeth
DEFINITION/OVERVIEW A retained or persistent deciduous tooth is one that is still present when the permanent tooth begins to erupt, or has erupted ETIOLOGY/PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Dogs/cats Numerous factors influence the exfoliation…
16 Abnormal Number of Teeth (Decreased)
DEFINITION/OVERVIEW Absence of tooth or teeth due to developmental conditions, not to trauma or extraction Total anodontia: absence of all teeth due to failure in development Partial anodontia: failure in…