Incisor malocclusion is a frequently seen problem in domestic rabbits. It is less frequently encountered in rodents. Maloccluded incisor teeth in rabbits and rodents are non-functional and hinder rather than assist prehension of food. Overgrowth of the incisors also interferes with jaw movement preventing adequate mastication of any food entering the mouth. This leads to abnormal wear patterns in the cheek teeth further exascerbating the situation. In some cases the incisor teeth grow in such a way that they will penetrate the opposite jaw. Untreated animals waste away, becoming debilitated and prone to opportunistic infections from which they die. [...]
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