Oral biology and disorders of chiroptera, insectivores, monotremes, and marsupials.
Oral disease occurs in all species, from the tiny marsupial mouse to the large red kangaroo, and from the smallest mole to the largest bat. Although there has been little research done in most of the species in this article, the whole range of dental and oral diseases has been recorded, including periodontal disease, caries, and many variations in position and number of teeth. Hopefully, the interest in these species will continue and further study will enable us to understand these diseases more thoroughly.
Clarke
David E
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Dental Care for Pets, 55 Belgrave-Hallam Road, Hallam, Victoria 3803, Australia. david@dentalcareforpets.com.au
D000818:Animals; D002685:Chiroptera / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D014070:Tooth / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D014076:Tooth Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*