Dentition Flashcards
1
Q
Adult or Baby
A
Deciduous (baby) teeth
2
Q
Adult or Baby
A
Adult teeth
3
Q
Canine Teeth
A
- Also called bridle teeth
- Erupt at 4-5 years old in males
- May or may not be in females - will be smaller
4
Q
“Full Mouth”
A
- All permanent teeth present
- Occurs around 5 years of age
5
Q
“Smooth Mouth”
A
- Cups absent from all upper and lower incisors
- Occurs around 11-12 years of age
6
Q
Aging Incisors
A
As the horse ages:
* angle between upper and lower incisors becomes more acute
* surface changes from rectangular to triangular
* Galvayne’s groove changes
7
Q
Galvayne’s Groove
(changes by age)
A
- 9-10: appears at gum margin
- 15: halfway down labial surface
- 20: extends entire labial surface
- 25: disappears from upper 1/2
- 30: completely gone
8
Q
Enamel Points
A
- Develop on outer edges of upper molars and inner edges of lower molars
- Happens when incomplete overlap of upper and lower molars
- From uneven wear on biting / grinding surfaces when side-to-side chewing
9
Q
Wolf Teeth
A
- Found in upper jaw in front of PM2
- Technically considered PM1
- Often interfere with the bit
- Remove around 2-3 years old if present
10
Q
Number of Teeth
A
Young
* 24 teeth
* 12 incisors, 12 premolars
Adult
* males: 40-42 teeth
* females: 36-40 teeth
* difference is if canines present or not
