Oral Exam Flashcards
Scissors Bite
Normal occlusion in dogs and cats. Mandibular teeth contact the palatal side of the maxillary teeth.
Endodontics
Treatment of disease that affect the tooth pulp and apical periodontal tissues.
Exodontics
Extraction of teeth and related procedures.
Oral Surgery
Surgery of the oral cavity.
Orthodontics
Guidance and correction of malocclusion of the juvenile teeth and adult tooth positioning.
Periodontics
Study and treatment of disease of the tooth-supporting tissues.
Prosthodontics
Construction of appliances designed to replace missing teeth and/or other adjacent structures.
Restorative/Operative Dentistry
Restoration of form and function of teeth.
Pedodontic
Treatment of dental disease in the puppy and kitten.
Anodontia
Absence of teeth.
Persistent Deciduous
A deciduous tooth that has not exfoliated once the permanent tooth erupted.
Interceptive Orthodontics
Extracting primary teeth to prevent orthodontics malocclusions.
Cranial Mandibular osteodystrophy
Inherited condition that occurs primarily in West Highland white terriers. Nonneoplastic bone forms in the region of the TMJ and occasionally extends into the mandible.
Mandibular Periostitis Ossificans
Occurs in immature large breed dogs. Unilateral swelling of the ventral portion of the mandible. Diagnosed radiographically. Inflammatory condition that spontaneously disappears.
Supernumerary Teeth
Extra tooth. Primarily incisors. May cause crowding.
Peg Tooth
Abnormally formed supernumerary tooth. Most common in the incisor and canine region.
Fused Tooth
Joining of two developing teeth that have different tooth buds.
Gemini Tooth
A tooth bud has partially divided in the attempt to form two teeth.
Dilacerated Root
Abnormally formed root.
Class I Malocclusion
Overall normal occlusion except one or more teeth are out of alignment. Includes distoversion and mesioversion.
Distoversion
MAL1. Anatomically correct position in the dental arch but is abnormally angles in a distal direction.
Mesioversion
MAL1. Anatomically correct position in the dental arch but is abnormally angles in a mesial direction.
Spearing (lancing) Canines
MAL1. AKA tusk teeth. Maxillary canines are tipped in a rostral position, trapped by the mandibular canines. Genetic and more prevalent in Shelties and Persians.
Base-Narrowed Canines
MAL1. Caused by structural narrowing of the mandible or by the eruption of the canines in an overly upright position.
Rostral (Anterior) Crossbite
MAL1. One or more of the mandibular incisor is labial to the opposing maxillary incisor
Caudal (Posterior) Crossbite
MAL1. One or more of the mandibular cheek teeth are buccal to the opposing maxillary cheek teeth.
Class II Occlusion
MAL2. Mandible is shorter than normal.
Class III Occlusion
MAL3. Either mandibular prognathism or maxillary brachygnathism
Mandibular Prognathism
MAL3. Mandible is too long.
Excess Freeway Space
MAL3. Mandibular prognathism, if mandible is “bowed” is can cause excess space between the premolars.
Maxillary Brachygnathism
MAL3. Shortened maxilla.
Asymmetric Skeletal Malocclusion
MAL4. Wry bite.
Wry Bite
MAL4. Uneven mandibular lengths or failure of the maxilla to develop evenly.
Gingivitis
Inflammation of gingiva that is most often caused by bacterial plaque. Reversible.
Periodontitis
Inflammation of nongingival periodontal issues (periodontal ligament, alveolar bone). Most common oral disease among dogs and cats.
Alveolar Mucositis
Inflammation of alveola mucosa.
Sublingual Mucositis
Inflammation of mucosa on the floor of the mouth.
Labial/Buccal Mucositis
Inflammation of lip/cheek mucosa.
Caudal Mucositis
Inflammation of mucosa of caudal oral cavity, bordered medially by the palatoglossal folds nd lateral palatine fold, dorsally by the hard and soft palate, and rostrally by the alveolar and buccal mucosa.
Contact Mucositis/Contact Mucosal Ulceration
Secondary to mucosal contact with a tooth surface bearing the responsible irritant, allergen, or antigen. AKA contact ulcers and kissing ulcers.
Palatitis
Inflammation if mucosa covering the hard/soft palate.
Glossitis
Inflammation of mucosa of the dorsal/ventral tongue surface.
Cheilitis
Inflammation of the lips, mucocutaneous junction area and skin of the lip.
Osteomyelitis
Inflammation of the bone and bone marrow.
Stomatitis
Inflammation of the mucous lining of any of the structures in the mouth.
Tonsillitis
Inflammation of the palatine tonsil.
Pharyngitis
Inflammation of the pharynx.
Juvenile Periodontitis
Young cats (<3y/o). Minimal plaque/calculus but severe gingival inflammation. May progress to chronic ulcerative gingivostomatitis.
Stains
Results from occlusal wear and exposure of dentine. Not necessarily pathologic.
Abraisions
Results from repeated friction of the teeth against an external object.
Attrition
Results from the friction of teeth against teeth.
Amelogenesis Imperfecta
Genetic/developmental enamel formation and maturation abnormalities.
Enamel Hypoplasia
Inadequate deposition of enamel matrix. Can affect one or several teeth. May be focal or multifocal.
Enamel Hypomineralization
Inadequate mineralization of enamel matrix. Often affects several or all teeth.
