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Fifa - Surgery > Introduction to Vet Dentistry > Flashcards

Introduction to Vet Dentistry Flashcards

1
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Definition: Mesial

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Towards the midline of the dental arch

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Definition: Distal

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Away from midline

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Definition: Proximal

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Proximal contact surface adjoining teeth

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Definition: Interproximal

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Between proximal surfaces of the teeth

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5
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Diastema ?

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wider space between teeth

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6
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Occlusal?

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Chewing surface of molars

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7
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Apical

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Towards the ROOT

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Coronal

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Towards the CROWN

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9
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Cingulum

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

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10
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Which part of the teeth

is most affected by dental disease?

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Furcation of the teeth

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11
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Which is the ONLY part of the periodontium that can be seen ?

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GINGIVA

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Name parts of the Periodontium

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GINGIVA
PERIODONTAL LIGAMENT
CEMENTUM
ALVEOLAR BONE

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13
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When you are cleaning teeth, which is the most important part of the gingiva that you have to clean?

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Free gingival margin

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14
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What is the MOST IMPORTANT function of the periodontal ligament?

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

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15
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Where is Parotid Salivary Gland Papilla located?

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Above 208

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16
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What is the significance of the Parotid Salivary Gland Papilla on teeth?

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

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17
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Deciduous and Permanents buds form in utero. T/F

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True

18
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What produces dentin?

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Odontoblast

19
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What produces enamel?

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Ameloblast

20
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What produces cementum ?

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Cementoblast

21
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What is thickness of the enamel in a dog?

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22
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What is the thickness of the enamel in a cat ?

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23
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A dog that has less than 42 teeth is missing PREMOLARS from the FRONT and MOLARS from the BACK. T/F

A

TRUTH

24
Q

What is the deciduous canine formula?

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Upper and Lower - ( 3.1.3) x 2

28 teeth total

25
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What is the adult tooth formula?

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Upper - 3 1 4 2
Lower - 3 1 4 3

Total: 42

26
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What is the deciduous dental formula for the Cat?

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Upper 3 1 3
Lower 3 1 2

Total: 26

27
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What is the adult dental formula for the cat?

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Upper 3 1 3 1
Lower 3 1 2 1

Total 30

28
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What is the 4 and 9 dental rule?

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4 is ALWAYS the canine

9 is ALWAYS the molar

29
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Where does the MAXILLARY CANINE TOOTH erupt from?

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

30
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What is the difference between Fusion and Germination?

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Fusion= joining of two teeth = 1 crown and two roots

Germination/Twinning= incomplete splitting of the two teeth =
Two crowns but one root

31
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PREMOLARS > INCISORS > MOLARS are susceptible to anodontia/oligidontia/hypodontia .
T/F

A

True

32
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Which breeds are predisposed to anodontia?

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Brachycephalic breeds, Mexican hairless and Chinese Crested dogs

33
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Describe a Class 1 Malocclusion

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Malpositioned teeth, jaw length is normal

  • anterior / posterior cross bite
  • Base narrow canines
34
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Descrive a Class 2 Malocclusion

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Mandibular Brachygnathism Parrot mouth, Overshot

35
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Describe a Class 3 Malocclusion

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Mandibular Prognathism

= undershot

36
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What is an anterior cross bite malocclusion?

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

37
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What is a posterior cross bite malocclusion?

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

38
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What is level bite?

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

39
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What is a wry mouth?

A

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

40
Q

Juga ? What is that?

A

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

41
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Crowding of brachycephalic - which teeth?

A

3rd premolar

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