Equine Dentistry

Question 1

When do the deciduous premolars normally erupt in horses?

a. at birth or shortly thereafter
b. at 2 years of age
c. at 3 years of age
d. at 4 years of age

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The difference in the width between the upper and lower jaws is called

a. isognathia
b. brachygnathia
c. prognathia
d. anisognathia

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Brachygnathia is also known as

a. sow mouth
b. monkey mouth
c. parrot mouth
d. none of the above

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Retained deciduous incisors

a. may be associated with discomfort
b. cause caudal displacement of the erupting permanent incisors
c. can be removed in a standing patient
d. all of the above

Answer 4

D

Question 5

Canine teeth

a. are usually problematic in mares and should be removed
b. may irritate the eruption site
c. are synonymous with wolf teeth
d. none of the above

Answer 5

D

Question 6

In regard to the cheek teeth, sharp dental points and overgrowths

a. may traumatize the cheeks or tongue
b. have been associated with biting problems
c. require floating
d. all of the above

Answer 6

C

Question 7

Deciduous premolar caps

a. may cause discomfort
b. do not occur in fillies and mares
c. are also known as wolf teeth
d. none of the above

Answer 7

A

Question 8

Eruption Cysts

a. are not detectable with radiography
b. are associated with eruption of permanent premolars
c. do not occur on the maxilla
d. all of the above

Answer 8

B

Question 9

Wolf teeth may

a. cause pain due to bit contact
b. not to be present in all of the dental arcades
c. not erupt
d. all of the above

Answer 9

D

Question 10

In regard to dental examination

a. wetting the hands and instruments can reduce irritation to the horse’s mouth
b. wearing examination gloves helps minimize contamination of the clinician’s skin
c. a bright light source facilitates most procedures
d. all of the above

Answer 10

D