Common Oral Problems and Diseases in Ferrets Flashcards
What are common oral problems and diseases in ferrets?
Tooth extrusion Tooth abrasion Tooth fracture Endodontic & Periapical disease Crowding of the mandibular incisor teeth Periodontal disease
What can be seen when the root surface is exposed in the absence of gingival recession?
Tooth extrusion
What other species is tooth extrusion commonly seen in?
Cats
Tooth extrusion of the canine results in what?
Longer than normal clinical crown
Does extrusion require treatment?
No, not itself
May predispose the extruded tooth to fracture or luxation
What is wearing due to contact of a tooth with a non-dental material?
Abrasion
How common is abrasion in ferrets?
- 2% in rescued ferrets
63. 2% in client-owned ferrets
Where is abrasion most commonly seen?
Mandibular & maxillary 3rd premolars
What teeth were more commonly affected by abrasion in client-owned ferrets?
Rostral teeth
What tooth is most commonly affected by tooth fracture?
Canine teeth
For which type of fracture is no treatment required?
Uncomplicated fractures
—without pulp exposure
For which tooth is endodontic therapy recommended over extraction if it is fractured?
Maxillary canine tooth
Why is endodontic therapy recommended over extraction if the maxillary canine tooth is fractured?
To avoid upper lip ulceration from contact with the ipsilateral mandibular canine tooth
What is rare in ferrets except for mild crowding of the mandibular incisors?
Malocclusion
What is associated with an increased risk of developing periodontal disease?
Any crowding of the teeth
