Equine dentition Flashcards
1
Q
What is the temporary dentition of the horse?
A
3-0-3-0
3-0-3-0
2
Q
What is the permanent dentition of the horse?
A
3-1-3(4) -3
3-1-3-3
3
Q
What are labels A-F? And what type of tooth is it?
A
A - cement
B - infundibulum
C - enamel
D - tip of pulp cavity
E - dentine
F - labial surface
Incisor.
4
Q
What is the cavity in the infundibulum called?
A
Cup.
5
Q
Describe the occlusion of equine teeth
A
Upper teeth are buccal to lower.
6
Q
Label the parts that make up the surface a cheek tooth
A
A - buccal surface
B - infundibulae
C - dentine
D - accessory pillar
E - enamel
F - cement
7
Q
What is the difference between upper and lower cheek teeth?
A
Upper cheek teeth are wider, have a more complex enamel folding creating infundibulae.
8
Q
What are the eruption times for equine teeth?
A
