Introduction to Vet Dentistry

Question 1

Definition: Mesial

Answer 1

Towards the midline of the dental arch

Question 2

Definition: Distal

Answer 2

Away from midline

Question 3

Definition: Proximal

Answer 3

Proximal contact surface adjoining teeth

Question 4

Definition: Interproximal

Answer 4

Between proximal surfaces of the teeth

Question 5

Diastema ?

Answer 5

wider space between teeth

Question 6

Occlusal?

Answer 6

Chewing surface of molars

Question 7

Apical

Answer 7

Towards the ROOT

Question 8

Coronal

Answer 8

Towards the CROWN

Question 9

Cingulum

Answer 9

shelf on the inside (palatal) surface of the maxillary incisors where the mandibular incisors occlude or rest

Question 10

Which part of the teeth

is most affected by dental disease?

Answer 10

Furcation of the teeth

Question 11

Which is the ONLY part of the periodontium that can be seen ?

Answer 11

GINGIVA

Question 12

Name parts of the Periodontium

Answer 12

GINGIVA
PERIODONTAL LIGAMENT
CEMENTUM
ALVEOLAR BONE

Question 13

When you are cleaning teeth, which is the most important part of the gingiva that you have to clean?

Answer 13

Free gingival margin

Question 14

What is the MOST IMPORTANT function of the periodontal ligament?

Answer 14

It isolates the tooth from the surrounding bone and most importantly, the OSTEOCLASTS that remodel the surrounding bone

Question 15

Where is Parotid Salivary Gland Papilla located?

Answer 15

Above 208

Question 16

What is the significance of the Parotid Salivary Gland Papilla on teeth?

Answer 16

It releases mineral rich in saliva –> tartar accumulates more quickly on this tooth than other teeth

Question 17

Deciduous and Permanents buds form in utero. T/F

Answer 17

True

Question 18

What produces dentin?

Answer 18

Odontoblast

Question 19

What produces enamel?

Answer 19

Ameloblast

Question 20

What produces cementum ?

Answer 20

Cementoblast

Question 21

What is thickness of the enamel in a dog?

Question 22

What is the thickness of the enamel in a cat ?

Question 23

A dog that has less than 42 teeth is missing PREMOLARS from the FRONT and MOLARS from the BACK. T/F

Answer 23

TRUTH

Question 24

What is the deciduous canine formula?

Answer 24

Upper and Lower - ( 3.1.3) x 2

28 teeth total

Question 25

What is the adult tooth formula?

Answer 25

Upper - 3 1 4 2 Lower - 3 1 4 3 Total: 42

Question 26

What is the deciduous dental formula for the Cat?

Answer 26

Upper 3 1 3 Lower 3 1 2 Total: 26

Question 27

What is the adult dental formula for the cat?

Answer 27

Upper 3 1 3 1 Lower 3 1 2 1 Total 30

Question 28

What is the 4 and 9 dental rule?

Answer 28

4 is ALWAYS the canine | 9 is ALWAYS the molar

Question 29

Where does the MAXILLARY CANINE TOOTH erupt from?

Answer 29

Mesial or rostral to deciduous canine. For all other tooth, it would be palatal or lingual!

Question 30

What is the difference between Fusion and Germination?

Answer 30

Fusion= joining of two teeth = 1 crown and two roots Germination/Twinning= incomplete splitting of the two teeth = Two crowns but one root

Question 31

PREMOLARS > INCISORS > MOLARS are susceptible to anodontia/oligidontia/hypodontia . T/F

Answer 31

True

Question 32

Which breeds are predisposed to anodontia?

Answer 32

Brachycephalic breeds, Mexican hairless and Chinese Crested dogs

Question 33

Describe a Class 1 Malocclusion

Answer 33

Malpositioned teeth, jaw length is normal - anterior / posterior cross bite - Base narrow canines

Question 34

Descrive a Class 2 Malocclusion

Answer 34

Mandibular Brachygnathism Parrot mouth, Overshot

Question 35

Describe a Class 3 Malocclusion

Answer 35

Mandibular Prognathism | = undershot

Question 36

What is an anterior cross bite malocclusion?

Answer 36

It is when one or more of the maxillary incisors are displaced towards the palate.

Question 37

What is a posterior cross bite malocclusion?

Answer 37

It is when the maxillary premolars are lingual to the mandibular premolars or molars. NOT COMMON

Question 38

What is level bite?

Answer 38

It is when the maxillary and mandibular incisors meet. It is a type of prognathism --> premature wear of the incisors

Question 39

What is a wry mouth?

Answer 39

It is when there is unequal arch development due to trauma or congenital

Question 40

Juga ? What is that?

Answer 40

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

Question 41

Crowding of brachycephalic - which teeth?

Answer 41

3rd premolar