Dental formulas Flashcards
What is the period during which only the deciduous teeth are present?
The deciduous dentition period
What is the period during which only permanent teeth are presnt?
Permanent dentition period
What is the period in which both deciduous and permanent teeth are present?
The Mixed dentition period
When do the incisors of puppies normally erupt?
4-6 weeks
When do the canines of puppies erupt?
3-5 weeks
When do the premolars of puppies erupt?
5-6 weeks
When do the molars of puppies erupt?
Puppies do not have molars
When do the incisors of adult dogs erupt?
12-16 weeks
When do the canines of adult dogs erupt?
12-16 weeks
When do the premolars of adult dogs erupt?
16-20 weeks
When do the molars of adult dogs erupt?
16-24 weeks
When do the incisors of kittens erupt?
3-4 weeks
When do the canines of kittens erupt?
3-4 weeks
When the premolars of kittens erupt?
5-6 weeks
When do the molars of kittens erupt?
Kittens do not have molars
When do the incisors of adult cats erupt?
11-16 weeks
When do the canines of adult cats erupt?
12-20 weeks
When do the premolars of adult cats erupt?
16-20 weeks
When do the molars of adult cats erupt?
20-24 weeks
What is the dental formula for puppies?
2 x (3/3i, 1/1c, 3/3p) = 28
When do the primary teeth fall out, generally?
1 to 2 weeks before the eruption of adult teeth
The adult canine mouth, both upper and lower sides, consists of what?
3 incisors
1 canine
4 premolars
On each side the upper jaw, of the adult canine has how many molars?
2 molars
On each side of the lower, of the adult canine has how many molars?
3 molars
What teeth are used for gnawing and grooming?
The incisors
What teeth are used for holding and tearing?
The canines
What teeth are used for cutting and breaking up food?
The premolars
What is the dental formula for the adult dog?
2x (3/3I, 1/1C, 4/4P, 2/3M) = 42
How does a kitten’s dentition differ from a puppies?
Kittens have 2, rather than 3 deciduous premolars in the lower jaw
What is the dental formula for kittens?
2x (3/3i, 1/1c, 3/2p) = 26
What does an adult cat have on each side of its mouth, both upper and lower jaws?
3 incisors
1 canine
1 molar
How many premolars do adult cats have?
3 on the upper jaw
2 on the lower jaw
What is the dental formula for the adult cat?
2x (3/3I, 1/1C, 3/2P, 1/1M) = 30
