Rabbit Dentition - Veterinary Assistant

Question 1

Enamel

Answer 1

thin but strong protective outer covering

Question 2

Dentin

Answer 2

supports the structure of enamel

Question 3

Pulp

Answer 3

consists of connective tissue, blood vessels and cells

Question 4

Hypsodont teeth (seen in rabbits, cows, horses)

Answer 4

teeth that grow throughout an animals life - high-crowned teeth, enamel extends past gum line

Question 5

Brachydont teeth (seen in people)

Answer 5

teeth that do not continue to grow throughout a persons life (continue to grow with some rodents) - low-crowned, short teeth

Question 6

Monophydont

Answer 6

an animal with only one set of teeth which are permanent

Question 7

Diphyodont

Answer 7

an animal with two sets of teeth - deciduous set and permanent set

Question 8

Rabbits have _________ dentition

Answer 8

diphyodont

Question 9

How many deciduous teeth do baby rabbits have?

Answer 9

16 - they lose these after a few months

Question 10

How many permanent teeth do rabbits have?

Answer 10

28 adult teeth

Question 11

T or F: The deciduous and permanent teeth of rabbit form true roots

Answer 11

false

Question 12

How many incisors do rabbits have?

Answer 12

6 total - 2 small upper auxiliary incisors/ “peg teeth”

Question 13

How many premolars do rabbits have?

Answer 13

10 total

Question 14

How many molars do rabbits have?

Answer 14

12 total

Question 15

Premolars/molars are often referred to as what?

Answer 15

cheek teeth

Question 16

Dental formula

Answer 16

I2/1, C0/0, P3/2, and M3/3 = 28

Question 17

What’s it called when an animal has different shapes/sizes of teeth?

Answer 17

heterodonts

Question 18

How many inches do heterodonts grow anually?

Answer 18

3-5 inches

Question 19

What is the space between the incisors and premolars called?

Answer 19

diastema

Question 20

Mastication

Answer 20

chewing - premolars and molars grind down plant material

Question 21

Crown of a tooth

Answer 21

covered with enamel - above gum line

Question 22

Root of a tooth

Answer 22

part of tooth below the gums which keeps tooth in place

Question 23

Malocclusions

Answer 23

imperfect positioning/meeting of teeth when jaw is closed

Question 24

homodonts

Answer 24

an animal with teeth of the same shape/sizes

Question 25

Side effects of malocclusion

Answer 25

increased risk of dental pain, disease and infection
requires lifelong veterinary treatment
impedes necessary wear down

Question 26

Dacryocystitis

Answer 26

inflammatory condition of the lacrimal sac

Question 27

Dacryocystitis is secondarily seen with what?

Answer 27

malocclusion
root elongation
inflammation/abscessation

Question 28

Epiphora

Answer 28

execessing watering of the eye

Question 29

Treating epiphora can look like what?

Answer 29

flushing nasolacrimal ducts
tooth trimming/filling
antibiotics/eye medication

Question 30

Molar spurs

Answer 30

result of improper wearing of the molars

Question 31

What can molar spurs triggers?

Answer 31

ulceration and abscess formation

Question 32

Most common cause of molar spurs

Answer 32

improper diet - not worn down enough due to no hay in diet

Question 33

T or F: A rabbits mouth can open up 30 degrees

Answer 33

false - a rabbits mouth can only open up between 20-25 degrees

Question 34

What instrument can be used not only for ears but for a rabbits mouth?

Answer 34

otoscope