Beginning of Dentistry p2

Question 1

Dental formula Canine (permanent)
I_/_ C_/_ P_/_ M_/_
Total x2 =

Answer 1

I 3/3
C 1/1
P 4/4
M 2/3
x2 = 42

Question 2

Dental formula Feline (permanent)
I_/_ C_/_ P_/_ M_/_
Total x2 =

Answer 2

I 3/3
C 1/1
P 3/2
M 1/1
= 30

Question 3

Primary tooth eruption in PUPPIES
Incisors:
Canines:
Premolars:

Answer 3

I. 4-6 weeks old
C. 3-5 weeks
PM. 5-6 weeks

Question 4

Primary tooth eruption in KITTENS
Incisors:
Canines:
Premolars:

Answer 4

I. 3-4 weeks old
C. 3-4 weeks
PM. 5-6 weeks

Question 5

Permanent tooth eruption in CANINES
Incisors:
Canines:
Premolars:
Molars:

Answer 5

I. 12-16 weeks old
C. 12-16 weeks
PM. 16-20 weeks
M. 16-24 weeks

Question 6

Permanent tooth eruption in CATS
Incisors:
Canines:
Premolars:
Molars:

Answer 6

I. 11-16 weeks old
C. 12-20 weeks
PM. 16-20 weeks
M. 20-24 weeks

Question 7

Answer 7

Question 8

Dental formula Canine (primary)
I_/_ C_/_ P_/_
Total x2 =

Answer 8

I 3/3
C 1/1
P 3/3
x2 = 28

Question 9

Dental formula Feline (primary)
I_/_ C_/_ P_/_
Total x2 =

Answer 9

I 3/3
C 1/1
P 3/2
x2 = 26

Question 10

What is the modified Triaden system?

Answer 10

A consistent method of numbering teeth across different animal species

Question 11

Label the Feline triadan system

Answer 11

Question 12

Label the Canine triadan system

Answer 12

Question 13

What are 6 questions to ask when collecting dental history?

Answer 13

1. Past dental care?
2. Occupation? (pet, hunting, guard dog)
3. Chewing history? (toys, foods, objects)
4. Breath odor?
5. Blood on toys or in water bowl?
6. Signs of oral discomfort? (dropping food, drooling, rubbing at face, flinching at face contact)

Question 14

What are 6 things to look out for BEFORE starting with the teeth?

Answer 14

1. Head shape/lip conformation
2. Asymmetry of face or head
3. Lymph node size (submandibular & prescapular)
4. Growths, lesions, or discolorations on lips, gums, or under the tongue
5. Pain opening jaws (TMJ)
6. Ocular/nasal discharge

Question 15

Mesocephalic head shape (3)

Answer 15

• Mandible that is shorter & not as wide as the upper jaw.
• Characterized by the “scissor bite”
• Found in animals with medium sized muzzles

Question 16

Brachycephalic head shape (2)

Answer 16

• Shorter than normal maxilla (upper jaw)
• Breeds such as bulldog, boxer, & persian have this

Question 17

Dolichocephalic head shape (2)

Answer 17

• Longer than normal maxilla (upper jaw)
• Example breeds are greyhound, collie, & Siamese

Question 18

Name the three steps for a periodontal eval on a conscious pet:

Answer 18

1. Eval of gum inflammation (gingitis)
2. Eval of calculus (mineralized plaque)
3. Eval of missing, extra (supranumerary), loose or broken teeth

Question 19

Name what happens in each stage of periodontal disease (0-4)

Answer 19

0. Gum margin is flat & pink and creates a scalloped edge against the teeth (no inflammation!). Bone level is just under the bulge of the crown (no bone loss).
1. Gums that are mildly inflamed with no separation of gum & tooth.
2. A 25% connective tissue attachment loss.
3. 25% to 30% connective tissue attachment loss.
4. Known as advanced periodontitis, involves over 50% connective tissue attachment loss, receding gums, & exposed roots of the teeth.