Equine & Other Species Flashcards
What are Hypsodont teeth? What are the 2 types and how do they differ?
Long crowns with short roots in animals that eat fibrous material.
- Radicular - eventually forms a true root (horse, cow)
- Aradicular - grows continuously (rabbits, GP)
Which deciduous teeth to horses not have?
Canines and Molars
What are 3 symptoms of Oral discomfort in horses? (There were 9 mentioned)
- Head shaking
- Feed packing around molars
- ## Bad breath or smell from nose
How often should adult horses have dental exams? How often should they have their teeth floated?
Both should be done annually
How often should horses under 5 years of age have dental exams? Floating?
Exam - 3-4 times a year
Float - twice a year
What is the dental formulae for rabbits?
I2/1 C0/0 P3/2 M3/3
What does diphyodont mean?
Two sets of teeth, one (deciduous) being shed and replaced by a permanent set, but they are usually shed before birth or shortly after.
What does aradicular hypsodont mean? Which teeth are affected?
They have no anatomical root therefore the incisors are always growing.
Rabbits are anisognathic. What does this mean?
The maxilla is wider than the mandible.
What is the most common dental problem among rabbits?
Tooth overgrowth
Rodents are gnawers. What does this mean in regards to jaw movement?
They have wide rostro-caudal movement of the temporomandibular joint
What are some signs of dental disease in rodents? (6)
- Selective food intake
- Dropping food
- Anorexia
- Occular/nasal discharge
- Excessive salivation
- Changes in grooming behaviour
An association between cheek tooth overgrowth and a Vitamin C deficiency exists in what rodent species?
Guinea pigs
