Equine dentistry

Question 1

Most likely to develop tooth root abscesses

Answer 1

• first molar ( MOST)
• fourth premolar ( 2nd most )
• third premolar ( 3rd most )

Question 2

Deciduous incisors eruption ( foals )

Answer 2

I1 - 1 week
I2 - 6 weeks
I3 - 6 months

Question 3

Permanent incisors eruption

Answer 3

I1 - 2.5 years
I2 - 3.5 years
I3 - 4.5 years

Question 4

wolf teeth

Answer 4

• first premolar

- erupt at 5-6 months

Question 5

Deciduous caps

Answer 5

• look like a cap over an erupting cheek tooth

- shed from PM 2-4