Dental Diseases 3 Flashcards
In which species is tooth resorption more of a concern?
Cats
What is the predominate activity in tooth resorption?
Osteoclastic resorption
Which teeth are most commonly affected by tooth resoption?
307/407 (mand PM/M)
What is the most common disease of tooth structure in domestic felines?
Tooth resorption
How many stages of tooth resorption are there and how are they classified?
5 stages based on appearance
Which type of tooth resorption lesion is characterized by gingivitis and periodontitis and an intact periodontal ligament
Type 1
What type of tooth resorption lesion is characterized by minimal evidence of periodontitis but disappearance of the periodontal ligament?
Type 2
What type of tooth resorption lesion is a combination of Type 1 and Type 2 and which teeth does it occur in?
Type 3 - multi-rooted teeth
Classic “neck” lesion
Type 1 resorption
Truly idiopathic resorption
Type 2 resorption
Clinical signs include dropping food, “chattering”, reluctance to have mouth examined
Tooth resorption
What does gingiva usually look like?
Stippled
The process of bone fusing across the periodontal ligament
Ankylosis
What is the consequence of ankylosis?
Complete root resorption w/replacement by bone
What is the recommended tx for tooth resorption?
Extraction