Dentition Flashcards
1
Q
Labia
A
Lips
Mucocutanious junction
2
Q
Alveolus
A
Bony portion of jaw where teeth reside
3
Q
Root
A
Portion of tooth within alveolus
Connects via periodontal ligament
4
Q
Brachydont
A
Teeth stop growing at certain age/length
5
Q
Hypsodont
A
Teeth continuously erupt/grow
6
Q
Dental Formula for a canine
A
(U) 3-1-4-2
(L) 3-1-4-3
7
Q
Dental Formula for a feline
A
(U) 3-1-3-1
(L) 3-1-2-1
8
Q
Dental Formula for a bovine
A
(U) 0-0-3-3
(L) 4-0-3-3
9
Q
Dental Formula for an equine
A
(U) 3-1-3/4-3
(L) 3-1-3-3
10
Q
Equine Incisor (aging)
A
1 - 2 1/2 yrs
2 - 3 1/2 yrs
3- 4 1/2 yrs
11
Q
Equine premolars (aging)
A
1 - 5-6 months
2 - 2 1/2 yrs
3 - 3 yrs
4 - 4 yrs
12
Q
Equine molars (aging)
A
1 - 9-12 months
2 - 2 yrs
3 - 3 1/2-4 yrs
