12 Persistent (Retained) Deciduous Teeth

May 22, 2017 by in GENERAL Comments Off on 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…

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16 Abnormal Number of Teeth (Decreased)

May 22, 2017 by in GENERAL Comments Off on 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…

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