Verstraete self assessment review Flashcards
What is the dental formula of the primative carnivore
3143 (44 total)
Which teeth in cat are reduced in number
Max 1st premolar, Mand 1st ad 2nd premolars, Max 2nd molar and mand 2nd and 3rd molars
dens sectorius
carnassial teeth, shredding and cutting teeth
What diagnostics should be done with FCGS
biopsy of oral tissue, complete scale, polish and oral exam
how should a FCGS cat be medically managed
plaque control, and or suppression of immune response
What dose of methylprednisolone is recommended in FCGS
15 - 20 mg per cat sq every 3 - 6 weeks
The bulk of most teeth is composed of ___, what is the main component of this substance?
Dentin, calcium hydroxyapatite
primary dentin
- circumpulpal + mantle
- laid during formation of crown and root
-before eruption
secondary dentin..
- normally formed throughout adulthood
- produced more slowly than primary dentin
- formed after tooth eruption
tertiary dentin
reparative dentin
irreglar dentin formed in response to abnormal stimuli - reactionary dentin
Dentin is formed by
odontoblasts, cells lining the pulp cavity
How is dentin formed
odontoblasts lay down collagenous matrix known as predentin, which mineralizes and forms dentin
What technique is used to improve adhesion of composite resin restorative to tooth?
- mechanical interlock
- Enamel should be etched with phosphoric acid
- Dentin may or may not need etching
- apply bonding agent
- apply unfilled resin and light cure
How long should enamel be etched for
30 - 60 seconds
What is purpose of “etch”
- remove smear layer
- open dentinal tubules
-allowing improved penetration of restorative