Abstract
Two cases of anomalous development of the upper third premolar in a dog and a cat are described. The involved teeth have a bifid crown and 3 roots. The central root is abnormally wide and has 2 separate root canals. The anomalous tooth is the cause of malocclusion in the cat and of periodontitis in both cases. The difficulty in distinguishing gemination from fusion is discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 131-134 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of the South African Veterinary Association |
Volume | 56 |
Issue number | 3 |
State | Published - Sep 1985 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)