Equine Dentistry

Question 1

Equine permanent teeth are fully covered in _____ also know as _____

Answer 1

cementum aka crown cementum

Question 2

_____ is the most accurate method to determine age

Answer 2

Eruption times

Question 3

a feature on the occlusal surface of equine incisors that is composed of dentin and moves from the lingual edge to the center as the horse ages

Answer 3

Dental Star

Question 4

a feature that appears on the labial surface of the 3rd incisor in some horses older than 10 years old

Answer 4

Galvayne Groove

Question 5

the gap between two teeth

Answer 5

Diastema

Question 6

Canines in female horses = ____

Answer 6

rudimentary/absent

Question 7

Canines in male horses = ____

Answer 7

erupt at 4-6 years old

Question 8

Where do the canines erupt in male horses?

Answer 8

Diastema between incisors and cheek teeth

Question 9

wolf teeth are the ______ (teeth)

Answer 9

1st permanent premolars

Question 10

Wolf teeth are more common on the ______

Answer 10

maxilla

Question 11

Wolf teeth are present in ____% of females

Answer 11

24.4%

Question 12

Wolf teeth are present in ____% of males

Answer 12

14.9%

Question 13

collective term for premolars and molars

Answer 13

Cheek Teeth

Question 14

Each quadrant should have ____ cheek teeth (excludes wolf teeth). What is the breakdown?

Answer 14

6 cheek teeth
2nd, 3rd, 4th premolars
1st, 2nd, 3rd molars

Question 15

a condition in which the angle of the occlusal surface slopes toward the buccal aspect of the teeth more than 10-15º

Answer 15

Shear Mouth

Question 16

Shear mouth is caused by ______ or ______

Answer 16

painful dental disease or diet with too little forage

Question 17

Wolf teeth end in ____ if present

Answer 17

05

Question 18

Mandibles fuse at the midline at ______ of age

Answer 18

3 months

Question 19

Horses have well-developed _____ and _____ muscles to assist with _____ jaw movement.

Answer 19

masseter and pterygoid muscles > horizontal jaw movement

Question 20

Horses have well-developed lip muscles in order to _____

Answer 20

prehend food

Question 21

abnormalities caused by disease of the inner chamber of the tooth

Answer 21

Endodontic Abnormalities

Question 22

the most common symptom of disease in the inner chamber of the equine tooth that may cause large swelling of the surrounding bone and soft tissue

Answer 22

Tooth Root Abscess

Question 23

Answer 23

Periapical abscess and bone loss associated with an infected maxillary 3rd molar

Question 24

abnormalities caused by abnormal development, eruption, or wear of teeth

Answer 24

Orthodontic Abormalities

Question 25

Maxillary brachygnathism is most common in _____

Answer 25

mini horses

Question 26

deviation of the incisive bone, maxilla, and nasal septum laterally from the midline

Answer 26

Wry Nose

Question 27

loss of or damage to the attachment structures of teeth, such as periodontal ligament, cementum, alveolar bone, and gingival connective tissue

Answer 27

Periodontal Abnormalities

Question 28

the result of tooth decay caused by bacterial fermentation of food

Answer 28

Caries

Question 29

the process of mechanically adjusting the occlusal surfaces of teeth

Answer 29

Floating

Question 30

Horses should be checked _____ for abnormal wear patterns

Answer 30

at least yearly

Question 31

tool used to remove raised areas on the teeth such as hooks, ramps, or points

Answer 31

Flat Files (Floats)

Question 32

What is the dental formula for equine deciduous teeth?

Answer 32

2 x (I 3/3, C 0/0, P 3/3) = 24 teeth

Question 33

How many deciduous teeth do horses have?

Answer 33

28

Question 34

What is the dental formula for equine permanent teeth?

Answer 34

2 x (I 3/3, C 1/1 or 0/0, P 3 or 4/3 or 4, M 3/3) = 36 to 44 teeth

Question 35

How many permanent teeth do horses have? What is it based on?

Answer 35

36 to 44 - based on presence of canine and wolf teeth

Question 36

Answer 36