Dentistry Flashcards

1
Q

How many deciduous teeth does a dog have?

A

28

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2
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How many permanent teeth does a dog have?

A

42

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3
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How many deciduous teeth does a cat have?

A

26

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4
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How many permanent teeth does a cat have?

A

30

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5
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When do the deciduous teeth emerge in a dog?

A

Incisors = 3-4 weeks

Canines = 3 weeks

Pre-molars = 2-12 weeks

Molars = N/A

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6
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When do the permanent teeth emerge in a dog?

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Incisors = 3-5 months

Canines = 4-6 months

Pre-molars = 4-6 months

Molars = 5-7 months

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7
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When do the deciduous teeth emerge in a cat?

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Incisors = 2-3 weeks

Canines = 3-4 weeks

Pre-molars = 3-6 weeks

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8
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When do the permanent teeth emerge in a cat?

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Incisors = 3-4 months

Canines = 4-5 months

Pre-molars = 4-6 months

Molars = 4-6 months

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9
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How many roots are in the teeth in the mandible of the dog?

A

Incisor - 1

Canine - 1

PM1 - 1

PM2 - 2

PM3 - 2

PM4 - 2

M1 - 2

M2 - 2

M3 - 1

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10
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How many roots are in the teeth in the maxilla of the dog?

A

Incisor - 1

Canine - 1

PM1 - 1

PM2 - 2

PM3 -2

PM4 - 3

M1 - 3

M2 - 3

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11
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How many roots are in the teeth in the mandible of the cat?

A

Canine - 1

Incisor - 1

PM1 - missing

PM2 - missing

PM3 - 2

PM4 - 2

M1 - 2

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12
Q

What are the 5 points of occlusion?

A
  1. Midline match
  2. Incisor overlap
  3. Canine interlock
  4. Premolar interdigitation
  5. Carnassial overlap
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13
Q

What is a class I malocclusion?

A

1-2+ teeth abnormally aligned

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14
Q

What is a class II malocclusion?

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Maxilla incisor and canine line is rostral to the mandibular line (maxilla growth > mandible growth)

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15
Q

What is a class III malocclusion?

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Mandible incisor and canine line is rostral to maxilla line

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16
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What is a class IV malocclusion?

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Discrepancy between right and left (e.g. The entire mandible shifted to one side)

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17
Q

What is attrition?

A

Tooth-on-tooth damage

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18
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What is abrasion?

A

Tooth-on-object (like rock or bone) damage

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19
Q

What is an uncomplicated crown fracture?

A

No pulp exposure

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20
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What is a complicated crown fracture?

A

Pulp exposure

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21
Q

What is the explorer used to evaluate?

A
  1. Cementum
  2. Dentin
  3. Enamel
22
Q

What is the probe used to evaluate?

A

Pocket depth

23
Q

What is normal probing depth in a dog?

A

1 - 3 mm

24
Q

What is normal probing depth in a cat?

A

0.5 - 1 mm

25
Q

** What is the periodontium? **

A

4 structures that attach the teeth to the jaw: Gingiva, alveolar bone, periodontal ligament, cementum.

26
Q

What are the 4 pieces of evidence of periodontal disease?

A
  1. Furcation involvement
  2. Gingival recession
  3. Periodontal probing depth
  4. Periodontal attachment loss
27
Q

Describe stage 0 periodontal disease…

A

No gingivitis

No inflammation

Normal periodontal probing

28
Q

Describe stage 1 periodontal disease…

A

Gingivitis present

Inflammation present

REVERSIBLE (NO periodontal attachment loss and normal periodontal probing)

29
Q

Describe stage 2 periodontal disease…

A

Gingivitis/periodontal inflammation with

30
Q

Describe stage 3 periodontal disease…

A

Gingivitis/periodontal inflammation with 25-30% periodontal attachment loss

31
Q

Describe stage 4 periodontal disease…

A

Gingivitis/periodontal inflammation with >50% periodontal attachment loss

32
Q

Describe type I tooth resorption…

A

Periodontal ligament still present

33
Q

Describe type II tooth resorption…

A

Periodontal ligament absent

34
Q

Describe type III tooth resorption…

A

One root periodontal ligament present and one root periodontal ligament absent

35
Q

Describe stage 1 of tooth resorption…

A

Mild loss of hard tissue (enamel affected)

36
Q

Describe stage 2 of tooth resorption…

A

Moderate loss of hard tissue (dentin affected)

37
Q

Describe stage 3 of tooth resorption…

A

Severe loss of hard tissue (pulp affected)

38
Q

Describe stage 4a of tooth resorption…

A

Crown and root affected evenly

39
Q

Describe stage 4b of tooth resorption…

A

Crown affected more than root

40
Q

Describe stage 4c of tooth resorption…

A

Root affect more than crown

41
Q

Describe stage 5 of tooth resorption…

A

NO recognizable tooth/root structure remains

42
Q

If a cat is missing which tooth, they have a 95% likelihood of getting tooth resorption?

A

Mandibular PM 3

43
Q

What are the 2 surgical treatments for tooth resorption in a cat?

A
  1. Surgical extraction

2. Crown amputation

44
Q

What are the 3 treatment methods for a complicated crown fracture?

A
  1. Extraction
  2. Root canal
  3. Vital pulp therapy
45
Q

What are the treatment methods for an uncomplicated crown fracture?

A

NONE needed if no clinical signs

46
Q

What are the 2 treatment methods for an intrinsically stained tooth?

A
  1. Extraction
  2. Root canal
  3. Monitor any focally stained areas
47
Q

What are the treatment methods for persistent deciduous teeth?

A
  1. Extraction ASAP

2. Orthodontic therapy

48
Q

How does one pursue missing teeth?

A

Confirm that the tooth is indeed missing. If the tooth is not missing, do an extraction.

49
Q

What are the indications for an extraction?

A
  1. Persistent deciduous teeth
  2. Crowded teeth
  3. Unerupted teeth
  4. Non-vital teeth
  5. Periodontally compromised
  6. Evidence of decay
  7. Supernumery (too many teeth)
  8. Teeth causing malocclusion
50
Q

What are the 3 most common malignant oral masses in the dog?

A

Malignant melanoma > SCC > fibrosarcoma

51
Q

What are the 3 most common malignant oral masses in the cat?

A

SCC > fibrosarcoma > malignant melanoma

52
Q

What is the “gold standard” for oral hygiene in the dog or cat?

A

Brushing (every 24 hours)