Feline Tooth Resorption and Oral Inflammation

Question 1

tooth resorption is defined as the destruction of dental hard tissue by ________________

Answer 1

odontoclasts

Question 2

what is type 1 tooth resorption like?

Answer 2

focal or multifocal radiolucency present with otherwise normal radiopacity
normal periodontal ligament space
no root replacement by bone

Question 3

how should you treat type 1 tooth resorption?

Answer 3

complete extraction with removal of all roots and remnants

Question 4

what tooth is most often missing with end stage tooth resorption?

Answer 4

307/407

Question 5

how old are cats with juvenile hyperplastic gingivitis usually?

Answer 5

7-10 months of age

Question 6

what is pyogenic granuloma?

Answer 6

reactive lesion of the mucosa secondary to trauma

Question 7

what are tissues like with feline chronic gingivostomatitis?

Answer 7

hyperemic, friable, and bleed with light touch

Question 8

how is clinical diagnosis of feline chronic gingivostomatitis made?

Answer 8

patient history and clinical signs

Question 9

what is the gold standard treatment of feline chronic gingivostomatitis?

Answer 9

surgery: full or partial mouth extraction

Question 10

can feline chronic gingivostomatitis resolve with medical management alone?

Answer 10

no