Veterinary Dentistry Flashcards
How are teeth classified?
Based on the crown and root structure
What are the 2 classifications of teeth
Brachyodont- humans, carnivores and pigs
Hypsodont- horses, rodents and lagomorphs
What are some characteristics of brachyodont teeth?
Small distinct crown, well-developed roots, singular apices, no continuous growth or eruption
What are some characteristics of hypsodont teeth?
Large crown beneath gingival margin, roots characterized by continued grown and eruptuion
Hypsodont teeth divided into what 2 categories?
radicular
aradicular
Describe radicular teeth
Apices remain open for much of adult life- will stop growing late in life, occlusive wear is set off by eruption (cheek teeth in horses)
Describe aradicular teeth
Teeth grow or erupt continuously
In most species an upper jaw wider than the lower jaw is referred to as what?
Anisognathism
What does CUPS stand for?
Chronic ulcerative paradental stomatitis
Which dental probe is best suited for feline p?
The Michigan O probe with Williams’ marking (markings 1-10-missing 4 and 6)
What is the normal sulcus depth in dogs?
0-3mm
What is the normal sulcus depth in cats?
0-1mm
Describe the dental explorer
Slender, wire-like working end that tapers to a sharp point- used to explore topography of tooth
What does CEJ stand for?
Cementoenamel junction
What does attachment loss describe?
Truly describes the state of a tooth as it accounts for both pocket depth and gingival recession