Introduction to Vet Dentistry Flashcards
Definition: Mesial
Towards the midline of the dental arch
Definition: Distal
Away from midline
Definition: Proximal
Proximal contact surface adjoining teeth
Definition: Interproximal
Between proximal surfaces of the teeth
Diastema ?
wider space between teeth
Occlusal?
Chewing surface of molars
Apical
Towards the ROOT
Coronal
Towards the CROWN
Cingulum
shelf on the inside (palatal) surface of the maxillary incisors where the mandibular incisors occlude or rest
Which part of the teeth
is most affected by dental disease?
Furcation of the teeth
Which is the ONLY part of the periodontium that can be seen ?
GINGIVA
Name parts of the Periodontium
GINGIVA
PERIODONTAL LIGAMENT
CEMENTUM
ALVEOLAR BONE
When you are cleaning teeth, which is the most important part of the gingiva that you have to clean?
Free gingival margin
What is the MOST IMPORTANT function of the periodontal ligament?
It isolates the tooth from the surrounding bone and most importantly, the OSTEOCLASTS that remodel the surrounding bone
Where is Parotid Salivary Gland Papilla located?
Above 208
What is the significance of the Parotid Salivary Gland Papilla on teeth?
It releases mineral rich in saliva –> tartar accumulates more quickly on this tooth than other teeth
Deciduous and Permanents buds form in utero. T/F
True
What produces dentin?
Odontoblast
What produces enamel?
Ameloblast
What produces cementum ?
Cementoblast
What is thickness of the enamel in a dog?
What is the thickness of the enamel in a cat ?
A dog that has less than 42 teeth is missing PREMOLARS from the FRONT and MOLARS from the BACK. T/F
TRUTH
What is the deciduous canine formula?
Upper and Lower - ( 3.1.3) x 2
28 teeth total
What is the adult tooth formula?
Upper - 3 1 4 2
Lower - 3 1 4 3
Total: 42
What is the deciduous dental formula for the Cat?
Upper 3 1 3
Lower 3 1 2
Total: 26
What is the adult dental formula for the cat?
Upper 3 1 3 1
Lower 3 1 2 1
Total 30
What is the 4 and 9 dental rule?
4 is ALWAYS the canine
9 is ALWAYS the molar
Where does the MAXILLARY CANINE TOOTH erupt from?
Mesial or rostral to deciduous canine. For all other tooth, it would be palatal or lingual!
What is the difference between Fusion and Germination?
Fusion= joining of two teeth = 1 crown and two roots
Germination/Twinning= incomplete splitting of the two teeth =
Two crowns but one root
PREMOLARS > INCISORS > MOLARS are susceptible to anodontia/oligidontia/hypodontia .
T/F
True
Which breeds are predisposed to anodontia?
Brachycephalic breeds, Mexican hairless and Chinese Crested dogs
Describe a Class 1 Malocclusion
Malpositioned teeth, jaw length is normal
- anterior / posterior cross bite
- Base narrow canines
Descrive a Class 2 Malocclusion
Mandibular Brachygnathism Parrot mouth, Overshot
Describe a Class 3 Malocclusion
Mandibular Prognathism
= undershot
What is an anterior cross bite malocclusion?
It is when one or more of the maxillary incisors are displaced towards the palate.
What is a posterior cross bite malocclusion?
It is when the maxillary premolars are lingual to the mandibular premolars or molars. NOT COMMON
What is level bite?
It is when the maxillary and mandibular incisors meet. It is a type of prognathism –> premature wear of the incisors
What is a wry mouth?
It is when there is unequal arch development due to trauma or congenital
Juga ? What is that?
Palpate along the gumline and you will palpate a raised area or you will have to obtain the halfway mark between the incisor and premolar
Crowding of brachycephalic - which teeth?
3rd premolar
