Approach to equine dentistry Flashcards
What does anisognathic mean
Mandible is wider than the maxilla
What is the cup of the tooth?
The top part of the infundibulum that is filled with food particles
What is the mark of the tooth?
The enamel ring and enclosed cement core of the infundibulum
What are tooth caps?
Caps are the deciduous teeth that cover the permanent teeth.
In some cases they may need to be removed.
If removed too soon they can damage the growth of the permanent teeth below
What are BLP’s?
Sharp Buccal and lingual points
Enamel overgrowths
Need reducing to prevent soft tissue trauma
What is shear mouth?
> 45º angle of occlusion.
* Due to minimal side to side
movement when chewing.
* Usually due to diet or pain…check
carefully for an inciting cause.
* Reduce over several treatments
How often do horse teeth erupt?
They erupt at approximately 2mm per year
Tooth roots have no enamel
