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1Clinica per Animali Esotici, Centro Veterinario Specialistico, Via Sandro Giovannini 51-53, Rome 00184, Italy.
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Reptilian dentition is diverse, categorized into homodont and heterodont types based on tooth shape and function. Certain reptiles have evolved unique teeth for specific diets, such as iguanas' peg-like teeth for grinding plants and venomous snakes' fangs for injecting venom. The attachment of teeth varies: acrodont and pleurodont teeth are fused to the jaw, while thecodont teeth are embedded in sockets. Oral examinations reveal conditions like stomatitis, abscesses, or foreign bodies caused by bacterial infections. Diagnosis involves clinical and laboratory assessments, while treatment involves supportive care and preventing secondary infections. Proper husbandry and regular veterinary checks are critical for prevention.
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