Veterinary Dentistry Flashcards
Review of Chapter 28
What is Gemini?
Two teeth that arise from the same enamel organ
What is Enamel Dysplasia?
The enamel didn’t form properly.
It has insufficient amount of hardness
Malocclusion Class III is also known as:
Mesioclusion, prognathism, underbite and undershot jaw
The bisecting angle is used for what?
For all the teeth except for the 3rd and 4rth mandibular premolars and as well for the molars.
The parallel technique is used for what?
For all the mandibular teeth distal to and including the 3rd premolar
For what is the Shepherd’s hook used for?
- It can detect caries and fractured teeth
- Assess tooth mobility
- Detects subgingival calculus and enamel defects
What does CUPS stand for?
Chronic Ulcerative Paradental Stomatitis
What is Feline Chronic Gingivostamatitis and whats is it also called?
It’s a severe oral inflammation in the gingiva with minor calculus accumulated. It is also known as Lymphocytic Plasmacytic Stomatitis.
Mention 3 types of mechanical scalers
- Sonic Scaler
- Rotary Scaler
- Ultrasonic Scaler
Where is the carnassial teeth located?
Upper 4rth premolar and in the lower 1rst molar
