Dentistry Exam III (17-21)

Question 1

Safe rabbit restraint while transporting protects them against ____.

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Question 2

Rabbit skulls are extremely ____. It’s important to be aware of their ____ and location of ___.

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Question 3

Draw out the triadian rabbit tooth chart.

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Question 4

List some critical dental equipment you should have if you are to perform dentals on exotic species.

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Question 5

Describe the significance of an oral speculum in exotic animal dentistry.

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Question 6

Describe the significance of a tabletop mouth gag in exotic animal dentistry.

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Question 7

What are the clinical signs and symptoms of dental diseases in exotic species?

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Question 8

What are some secondary conditions to dental disease that we may see in our exotic animal species?

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Question 9

____ is the most common dental disease in rabbits.

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Question 10

Describe the normal orientation of rabbit incisors.

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Question 11

In general, what is a rabbit malocclusion?

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Question 12

What are the different radiographic views we should always take when dealing with exotic animal dentistry?

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Question 13

Describe the significance of CT in exotic animal dentistry.

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Question 14

In addition to diagnostic imaging, what other diagnostic tools can we use in exotic animal dentistry?

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Question 15

In lagamorphs, the temporal-mandibular joint is ___ to the occlusal surface of the teeth.

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Dorsal

Question 16

Describe the general anatomy of rabbit teeth.

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Question 17

Describe the general anatomy of rodent teeth.

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Question 18

Define elodont.

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Question 19

Define hypsodont.

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Question 20

Lagomorphs have a ___ pattern to their cheek teeth.

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Question 21

Rodents have a ___ pattern to their cheek teeth.

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Question 22

Define brachyodont.

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Question 23

Define anelodont.

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Question 24

Define aradicular.

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Question 25

Rabbit incisors, premolars, molars, and cheek teeth are all _____.

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Question 26

Describe the incisors in lagomorphs and rodents.

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Question 27

Describe the canines in lagomorphs and rodents.

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Question 28

Describe the diastema in lagomorphs and rodents.

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Question 29

Describe the premolars/molars in lagomorphs and rodents.

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Question 30

Rabbits and rodents have ___ teeth, meaning that no anatomical roots develop. However, they still have a ____ crown and ____ crown.

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Question 31

The enamel on the ___ surface of the rabbit/rodent teeth is ticker, meaning that the wear of their teeth is more commonly present on the ____ surface.

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Question 32

What are the 3 directions that the rabbit jaw can move?

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Question 33

Rabbits have anisognathism, what does this mean?

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