Dentistry Flashcards

1
Q

What are the dentistry differences between rabbits and rodents?

A

Rabbits have 2 pairs of maxillary incisors (peg teeth) and all rabbits are herbivores

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2
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Define aradicular

A

Teeth don’t have roots

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3
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Define elodont

A

Teeth grow continuously

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4
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Define anelodont

A

Teeth have roots

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5
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Define hyposodont

A

Have crowns, clinical and reserve

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6
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Define brachyodont

A

Roots longer than crowns

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7
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Define anisognathic

A

Mandible and maxilla are different widths

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8
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What type of teeth do rabbits have?

A

Elodont, hypsodont, anisognathic (maxilla > mandible)

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9
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How fast do rabbit teeth grow?

A

2mm/week

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10
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What is stage 1 of dental disease in rabbits?

A

Early- apical elongation, enamel hypoplasia, tooth elongation, becomes painful +/- dysphagic or epiphora (duct occlusion)

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11
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What is stage 2 of dental disease in rabbits?

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Acquired malocclusion- dental points/spurs, can lead to tongue ulceration, anorexia, decreased defecation, GI stasis/ileus

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What is stage 3 of dental disease in rabbits?

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Chronic/end-stage disease- fractured crowns, missing teeth, apical tooth abscesses, tear duct inflammation- has high recurrence/poor prognosis

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13
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What treatment might you perform for dental disease in a rabbit?

A

Occlusal adjustment, extractions, meloxicam +/- buprenorphine, supplemental feeding, fluids, antibiotics if infection. Discuss chronic nature of disease with clients.

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14
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Describe apical abscesses in rabbits

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FNA for diagnosis. Treat via excision, incision and packing (w/ antibiotics), or marsupialization (best option, suture open an hole and flush). DO NOT lance and drain (caseous material)

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15
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What type of teeth do chinchillas have?

A

Elodont, hypsodont, aradicular, flat plane with no points

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16
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What type of teeth do hamsters, rats, mice, and gerbils have?

A

Anelodont, brachyodont

17
Q

How fast do chinchilla teeth grow?

A

3-4mm/month

18
Q

Why do rodents have yellow incisors?

A

Because they have ferric oxide on their teeth

19
Q

What are signs of dental disease in chinchillas?

A

Salivation (ptylism), decreased appetite, decreased fecal production, pawing at mouth, dysphagia

20
Q

Are tooth abscesses common in chinchillas?

A

No

21
Q

What type of teeth do guinea pigs have?

A

Elodont, hypsodont; have 30 degree occlusion

22
Q

Do guinea pigs have yellow incisors?

A

No

23
Q

How fast do guinea pig teeth grow?

A

2mm/week

24
Q

What size are mandibular incisors compared to maxillary incisors in guinea pigs?

A

Mandibular 3x longer than maxillary

25
Q

What is the most common form of dental disease in guinea pigs? What can it lead to?

A

Bilateral mandibular lingual overgrowth- can lead to tongue entrapment- signs include weight loss, decreased appetite, dysphagia, odor