Hi Dave,
I have thoroughly enjoyed this exchange, but I am fascinated as to how
you are going to get the tooth sample to the good doctor!
Best for now
Brian

On 4/29/15, Adam Scott Kennedy adamscottkennedy@gmail.com
[kenyabirdsnet] <kenyabirdsnet-noreply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> Hi Dave and All,
>
> I'm not sure if the orthodontist is aware but crocodilians have both
> permanent and deciduous teeth. That may explain why some teeth (older) may
> be permanently discoloured and others (deciduous) appear fresher.
>
> Either way, this is a fascinating conversation.
>
> Cheers for now,
> Adam
>
> On 28 April 2015 at 18:37, 'Dave Richards' onsafari@iconnect.co.ke
> [kenyabirdsnet] <kenyabirdsnet-noreply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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>>
>> You all may be interested in this reply to my stained teeth query.
>>
>>
>>
>> Dave Richards
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>> *From:* Dipak Chudasama [mailto:dipak.chudasama@orthodonticavenue.com]
>> *Sent:* 28 April, 2015 5:01 PM
>> *To:* Munir Virani
>> *Cc:* Dave Richards
>> *Subject:* Re: [KENYABIRDSNET] A none bird query [2 Attachments]
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>> Interesting! The first photo looks liked mottled enamel/floursis seen in
>> human teeth .... in the second photo however, some teeth are still white
>> .... in humans that feature is seen when there is a 'developmental
>> disturbance' e.g. an illness/infection during that period of enamel
>> mineralization (example of intrinsic staining)....and I suspect that
>> there
>> is evidence of calculus surface deposits in the second photo (example of
>> extrinsic staining)....
>>
>>
>>
>> Tetracycline is also a cause of intrinsic staining..... an analysis of
>> the
>> first photo tooth sample would be interesting .... in the second
>> photo...the croc needs 'to improve' his tooth brushing.
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>> Dr. Dipak Chudasama
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>> On Tue, Apr 28, 2015 at 12:53 AM, Munir Virani <tpf@africaonline.co.ke>
>> wrote:
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>> Dave,
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>> Great shot!
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>> I am copying this email to my friend and dentist Dr Dipak Chudasama who
>> may be able to provide some input.
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>>
>> My suspicion is of high fluoride levels, but then again, I may be wrong.
>>
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>> How are you doing?
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>>
>> Munir
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>> *From: *"'Dave Richards' onsafari@iconnect.co.ke [kenyabirdsnet]" <
>> kenyabirdsnet-noreply@yahoogroups.com>
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>> *Date: *April 27, 2015 at 7:46:30 PM EAT
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>> *Subject: [KENYABIRDSNET] A none bird query [2 Attachments]*
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>> *Reply-To: *"Dave Richards" <onsafari@iconnect.co.ke>
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>> I spent some time at the hyena dam recently and noticed that the crocs
>> had
>> brown teeth. The attached images are of 2 different crocs and I also saw
>> a
>> third with brown teeth. Any ideas anyone.
>>
>>
>>
>> Dave Richards
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