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Dentistry Flashcards

1
Q

types of teeth and how many of each

A

incisors: 12
canine: 4
wolf teeth: 0-4
pre-molar: 12
molars: 12

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2
Q

job of incisors

A

tearing grass

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3
Q

T/F all horses have canine teeth

A

FALSE. only in males

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4
Q

when do wolf teeth typically get removed

A

between ages 3-5

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5
Q

Blind wolf teeth

A

teeth are present but wont express themselves

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6
Q

what is the job of the molars and pre-molars

A

grinding feed

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6
Q

space between incisors and premolars

A

bars

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6
Q

what teeth make up the cheek teeth

A

molars and pre-molars

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6
Q

deciduous teeth

A

baby/milk teeth
-incisors and molars

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7
Q

what qualifies as a junior horse

A

<5 yrs

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8
Q

T/F horses prefer rougher feed to help grind down their teeth

A

FALSE. they prefer softer feed

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9
Q

characteristics of the equine mouth

A

high crowned
continuously erupting teeth
dentine-hard calcium(like bone)
enamel is porcelain-like
cement-bone like tissue cushions tooth

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10
Q

what teeth are present at or shortly after birth

A

central incisors

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11
Q

when do middle incisors become present

A

4-6 weeks

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12
Q

when do corner incisors become present

A

6-9 months

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13
Q

T/F permanent teeth do not have a well defined neck joining root and gum

A

TRUE

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14
Q

what teeth are used to tell age

A

corner incisors

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15
Q

what time of year do deciduous teeth typically shed

A

fall

15
Q

when will central incisors be permanent

A

3 yrs

15
Q

by what age will the horse have all of their permanent teeth

A

5 yrs(usually 4.5)

15
Q

when will middle incisors be permanent

A

3.5-4

16
Q

when will canine teeth appear

A

4

17
Q

when will corner incisors be permanent

A

4.5-5

18
Q

T/F all states require equine dentists to have a DVM

A

FALSE, some just need a dentistry certification

19
Q

When will wolf teeth appear

A

2-4

19
Q

why are wolf teeth removed

A

they make it uncomfortable to wear a bit

20
Q

shape of incisors before age 12

A

oval

20
Q

what is the pattern of cups disappearance from incisors

A

bottom central-6 yrs
bottom middle-8
bottom corner-9
upper central-9
upper middle-10
upper corner-11

20
Q

what are cups

A

pits in the center of teeth that gradually disappear with age

21
Q

shape of incisors by age 17

A

rectangle

21
Q

shape of incisors by age 23

A

triangular

22
Q

what line appears at age 10 at the gum line

A

galvayne’s groove

23
Q

T/F galvayne’s groove is permanent

A

FALSE its gone by age 30

23
Q

what tooth does galvayne’s groove appear on

A

upper corner incisor

24
Q

what factors impact tooth quality(excluding age)

A

maintenance
nutrition
disease

25
Q

when do incisors meet

A

5 yrs

26
Q

signs indicating teeth issues

A

weight loss
pain in eating(dropping food)
increased whole grain in feces
head tilted while eating
milk running from nostrils(foals)

27
Q

floating

A

rasping down sharp edges of the molars

27
Q

what are wave complexes, what causes them

A

long sharp teeth edges due to upper and lower jaw not being inline

28
Q

what should the mouth be checked for during teeth examinations

A

foreign objects
tongue lacerations
hemorrhages or ulcerations

29
Q

caudal hooks

A

overgrowth of number 11 molars(last molar) that cause chewing difficulty and can prevent closing of the mouth

29
Q

periodontal pocket

A

space between teeth and cheek that food can get stuck in(which caused periodontal disease)

30
Q

what percent of horses of all ages get periodontal disease

A

34%

31
Q

what percent of horses over 13 yrs get periodontal disease

A

60%

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