Chapter 14 Flashcards
Accepromazine
an injectable medication used as a form of tranquiliation
Anisognathic jaw relationship
naturally unequal jaw relationship in which the upper dental arch is slightly wider than the lower
Aradicular hypsodont
a tooth that grows continuously throughout life
Atraumatic malocclusion
malposition of teeth caused by hereditary factors or by nutritional or other atraumatic changes in teeththat result in improper tooth alignment
Attrition
the wearing away of a tooth, resulting from the friction of teeth against each other
Blind intubation
placing an endotracheal tube into the trachea without being able to visualize the epiglottis.
Bone graft substitute
materials placed into areas where periodontal or endodontic disease has resulted in bone loss
Brachyodont
a tooth with true distinction between crown and root structure, with a root that does not grow once erupted
Buccotomy
a full-thickness incision through the skin, mucosa, and subcutaneous tissue to allow for direct visualization and ability to treat cheek teeth
Calcium hydroxide
used to encourage deposition of secondary dentin
Caries
cavities
Carnivore
an animal that eats primarily flesh. Cats, dogs, and bears
Cheek pouch impaction
a condition in which food is impacted in the cheek pouches, causing mild buccal irritation or stomatitis.
Cheek retractors
single-bladed instruments that retract the cheek on a single-side or double-bladed instruments with a spring wire that spread both buccal folds at the same time
Diastema
a space or cleft
Enamel hypomineralization
inadequate mineralization of enamel matrix
Endoscopic intubation
intubation using an otoscope with an endotracheal tube or IV catheter. This calls for the use of an ear cone in a size appropriate for the size and depth of the animals oral cavity
Endotracheal intubation
the insertion of a tube into the trachea
Ferret
a member of the order Carnivora
Floating
creating a level of occlusal surface
Gingivitis
inflammation of the gingiva most often caused by bacterial plaque
Herbivore
animals that eat plants and plant products