Exam II - Large & Small Animal Dentition Flashcards
Identify the portion of the equine tooth labeled ‘A’
Enamel
Identify the portion of the equine tooth labeled ‘B’
Dentin
Identify the portion of the equine tooth labeled ‘C’
Cementum
Identify the portion of the equine tooth labeled ‘A’
Infundibulum
Identify the portion of the equine tooth labeled ‘B’
Enamel
Identify the portion of the equine tooth labeled ‘C’
Dentin
Identify the portion of the equine tooth labeled ‘D’
Cementum
How many incisors are in the upper left arcade in the equine?
3 incisors
How many canines are in the upper left arcade in the equine?
1 canine*
*sometimes horses don’t have this tooth
How many premolars are in the upper left arcade in the equine?
3 premolars (sometimes 4)
The 1st premolar is rudimentary… Adult horses usually do not have a 1st premolar
How many molars are in the upper left arcade in the equine?
3 molars
How many permanent teeth do we expect in the equine?
36
(38 if canines are present)
What is the name for the surface where the teeth grind on each other?
occlusal surface
What is the name for the surface of the teeth touching the cheek?
buccal surface
In which arcade do the tooth numbers start with 4?
right lower arcade
Which row is more narrow: Maxillary or Mandible?
The mandible is more narrow.
The maxillary row is wider.
What is the curve of spee?
Where the teeth curve upward in the back
Are foals born with incisors?
No, Elliott
Are foals born with premolars?
Yes.
Are foals born with molars?
No.
1st molar appears at about 1 year of age
How many roots are present in upper arcade P4 in the dog?
3 roots!
Describe the differences in the upper arcade between equines and ruminants
Ruminants have no upper incisors or canines
Where do we find enamel points in the equine mouth?
The buccal side of maxillary teeth and the lingual edge of mandibular teeth
Describe the differences in the lower arcade between equines and ruminants
The lower canine in the ruminant appears as a 4th incisor
How many incisors are present in the left maxillary arcade in the canine?
3
How many canines are present in the left maxillary arcade in the canine?
1
How many premolars are present in the left maxillary arcade in the canine?
4
How many molars are present in the left maxillary arcade in the canine?
2
How many molars are present in the left mandibular arcade in the canine?
3 molars
How many incisors are present in the left maxillary arcade in the feline?
3 incisors
How many canines are present in the left maxillary arcade in the feline?
1 canine
How many premolars are present in the left maxillary arcade in the feline?
3 premolars
How many molars are present in the left maxillary arcade in the feline?
1 molar
How many premolars are present in the left mandibular arcade in the feline?
2 premolars
Using the triadan system, what would be the name of the upper right canine tooth in the dog?
104
the surface of the mandibular arcade that is facing the tongue will be the _________ surface
the surface of the mandibular arcade that is facing the tongue will be the lingual surface
the surface of the maxillary arcade that is facing the tongue will be the _________ surface
the surface of the maxillary arcade that is facing the tongue will be the palatal surface
The surface facing midline between teeth is the _________ surface.
The surface facing midline between teeth is the mesial surface.
The surface facing away from midline between teeth is the _________ surface.
The surface facing away from midline between teeth is the distal surface.
Dogs: All incisors and canine teeth have how many roots?
1 root
Dogs: teeth 105 & 205 have how many roots?
1 root
Dogs: Teeth 106-7 and 206-7 have how many roots?
2 roots
Dogs: teeth 108-110 and 208-210 have how many roots?
3 roots
Which type of tooth do dogs have: Hypsodont or Brachydont
Brachydont
Which type of tooth do horses have: Hypsodont or Brachydont
Hypsodont
The deciduous teeth (milk teeth) in the dog erupt around ________ of age
The deciduous teeth (milk teeth) in the dog erupt around 4-8 weeks of age
The last of the permanent teeth in the dog should erupt by around ________ of age
The last of the permanent teeth in the dog should erupt by around 6-7 months of age
All of the incisors, canines, and 1st premolars in the dog have how many roots?
1 root
An abnormal space between two teeth is called:
diastema
The space between the incisors and the canines of the horse is called _________. This is where the bit is put.
The space between the incisors and the canines of the horse is called bars. This is where the bit is put.
In horses, are you more likely to find the canine tooth in males or females?
Males.
When the 1st premolar is present in horses (it usually isn’t), it is called the:
Wolf tooth
This tooth is usually removed because it gets in the way of the bit.
Is this a deciduous tooth or a permanent tooth?
deciduous tooth. Deciduous teeth have a distinct “neck” when comparent to permanent teeth
Is this a deciduous tooth or a permanent tooth?
permanent tooth.
If you see deciduous teeth in a horse, you know that that horse is more than likely less than ________ of age
If you see deciduous teeth in a horse, you know that that horse is more than likely less than 6 months of age
Cows do not have upper incisors or canines. Instead, they are replaced by a hard continuation of their gums, called a:
dental pad
Cows tend to have all of their permanent teeth by ________ of age
Cows tend to have all of their permanent teeth by 4 years of age
