Dental formulas Flashcards

1
Q

What is the period during which only the deciduous teeth are present?

A

The deciduous dentition period

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2
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What is the period during which only permanent teeth are presnt?

A

Permanent dentition period

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3
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What is the period in which both deciduous and permanent teeth are present?

A

The Mixed dentition period

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4
Q

When do the incisors of puppies normally erupt?

A

4-6 weeks

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5
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When do the canines of puppies erupt?

A

3-5 weeks

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6
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When do the premolars of puppies erupt?

A

5-6 weeks

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7
Q

When do the molars of puppies erupt?

A

Puppies do not have molars

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8
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When do the incisors of adult dogs erupt?

A

12-16 weeks

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9
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When do the canines of adult dogs erupt?

A

12-16 weeks

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10
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When do the premolars of adult dogs erupt?

A

16-20 weeks

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11
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When do the molars of adult dogs erupt?

A

16-24 weeks

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12
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When do the incisors of kittens erupt?

A

3-4 weeks

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13
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When do the canines of kittens erupt?

A

3-4 weeks

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14
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When the premolars of kittens erupt?

A

5-6 weeks

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15
Q

When do the molars of kittens erupt?

A

Kittens do not have molars

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16
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When do the incisors of adult cats erupt?

A

11-16 weeks

17
Q

When do the canines of adult cats erupt?

A

12-20 weeks

18
Q

When do the premolars of adult cats erupt?

A

16-20 weeks

19
Q

When do the molars of adult cats erupt?

A

20-24 weeks

20
Q

What is the dental formula for puppies?

A

2 x (3/3i, 1/1c, 3/3p) = 28

21
Q

When do the primary teeth fall out, generally?

A

1 to 2 weeks before the eruption of adult teeth

22
Q

The adult canine mouth, both upper and lower sides, consists of what?

A

3 incisors
1 canine
4 premolars

23
Q

On each side the upper jaw, of the adult canine has how many molars?

A

2 molars

24
Q

On each side of the lower, of the adult canine has how many molars?

A

3 molars

25
Q

What teeth are used for gnawing and grooming?

A

The incisors

26
Q

What teeth are used for holding and tearing?

A

The canines

27
Q

What teeth are used for cutting and breaking up food?

A

The premolars

28
Q

What is the dental formula for the adult dog?

A

2x (3/3I, 1/1C, 4/4P, 2/3M) = 42

29
Q

How does a kitten’s dentition differ from a puppies?

A

Kittens have 2, rather than 3 deciduous premolars in the lower jaw

30
Q

What is the dental formula for kittens?

A

2x (3/3i, 1/1c, 3/2p) = 26

31
Q

What does an adult cat have on each side of its mouth, both upper and lower jaws?

A

3 incisors
1 canine
1 molar

32
Q

How many premolars do adult cats have?

A

3 on the upper jaw

2 on the lower jaw

33
Q

What is the dental formula for the adult cat?

A

2x (3/3I, 1/1C, 3/2P, 1/1M) = 30