Exam II - Large & Small Animal Dentition

Question 1

Identify the portion of the equine tooth labeled ‘A’

Answer 1

Enamel

Question 2

Identify the portion of the equine tooth labeled ‘B’

Answer 2

Dentin

Question 3

Identify the portion of the equine tooth labeled ‘C’

Answer 3

Cementum

Question 4

Identify the portion of the equine tooth labeled ‘A’

Answer 4

Infundibulum

Question 5

Identify the portion of the equine tooth labeled ‘B’

Answer 5

Enamel

Question 6

Identify the portion of the equine tooth labeled ‘C’

Answer 6

Dentin

Question 7

Identify the portion of the equine tooth labeled ‘D’

Answer 7

Cementum

Question 8

How many incisors are in the upper left arcade in the equine?

Answer 8

3 incisors

Question 9

How many canines are in the upper left arcade in the equine?

Answer 9

1 canine*

*sometimes horses don’t have this tooth

Question 10

How many premolars are in the upper left arcade in the equine?

Answer 10

3 premolars (sometimes 4)

The 1^st premolar is rudimentary… Adult horses usually do not have a 1^st premolar

Question 11

How many molars are in the upper left arcade in the equine?

Answer 11

3 molars

Question 12

How many permanent teeth do we expect in the equine?

Answer 12

36

(38 if canines are present)

Question 13

What is the name for the surface where the teeth grind on each other?

Answer 13

occlusal surface

Question 14

What is the name for the surface of the teeth touching the cheek?

Answer 14

buccal surface

Question 15

In which arcade do the tooth numbers start with 4?

Answer 15

right lower arcade

Question 16

Which row is more narrow: Maxillary or Mandible?

Answer 16

The mandible is more narrow.

The maxillary row is wider.

Question 17

What is the curve of spee?

Answer 17

Where the teeth curve upward in the back

Question 18

Are foals born with incisors?

Answer 18

No, Elliott

Question 19

Are foals born with premolars?

Answer 19

Yes.

Question 20

Are foals born with molars?

Answer 20

No.

1^st molar appears at about 1 year of age

Question 21

How many roots are present in upper arcade P₄ in the dog?

Answer 21

3 roots!

Question 22

Describe the differences in the upper arcade between equines and ruminants

Answer 22

Ruminants have no upper incisors or canines

Question 23

Where do we find enamel points in the equine mouth?

Answer 23

The buccal side of maxillary teeth and the lingual edge of mandibular teeth

Question 24

Describe the differences in the lower arcade between equines and ruminants

Answer 24

The lower canine in the ruminant appears as a 4^th incisor

Question 25

How many incisors are present in the **left maxillary arcade** in the canine?

Answer 25

3

Question 26

How many canines are present in the **left maxillary arcade** in the canine?

Answer 26

1

Question 27

How many premolars are present in the **left maxillary arcade** in the canine?

Answer 27

4

Question 28

How many molars are present in the **left maxillary arcade** in the canine?

Answer 28

2

Question 29

How many molars are present in the **left mandibular arcade** in the canine?

Answer 29

3 molars

Question 30

How many incisors are present in the **left maxillary arcade** in the feline?

Answer 30

3 incisors

Question 31

How many canines are present in the **left maxillary arcade** in the feline?

Answer 31

1 canine

Question 32

How many premolars are present in the **left maxillary arcade** in the feline?

Answer 32

3 premolars

Question 33

How many molars are present in the **left maxillary arcade** in the feline?

Answer 33

1 molar

Question 34

How many premolars are present in the **left mandibular arcade** in the feline?

Answer 34

2 premolars

Question 35

Using the triadan system, what would be the name of the upper right canine tooth in the dog?

Answer 35

104

Question 36

the surface of the mandibular arcade that is facing the tongue will be the _________ surface

Answer 36

the surface of the mandibular arcade that is facing the tongue will be the **_lingual_** surface

Question 37

the surface of the maxillary arcade that is facing the tongue will be the _________ surface

Answer 37

the surface of the maxillary arcade that is facing the tongue will be the **_palatal_** surface

Question 38

The surface facing midline between teeth is the _________ surface.

Answer 38

The surface facing midline between teeth is the **_mesial_** surface.

Question 39

The surface facing away from midline between teeth is the _________ surface.

Answer 39

The surface facing away from midline between teeth is the **_distal_** surface.

Question 40

Dogs: All incisors and canine teeth have *how many roots?*

Answer 40

1 root

Question 41

Dogs: teeth 105 & 205 have *how many roots*?

Answer 41

1 root

Question 42

Dogs: Teeth 106-7 and 206-7 have *how many roots*?

Answer 42

2 roots

Question 43

Dogs: teeth 108-110 and 208-210 have *how many roots*?

Answer 43

3 roots

Question 44

Which type of tooth do dogs have: Hypsodont or Brachydont

Answer 44

Brachydont

Question 45

Which type of tooth do horses have: Hypsodont or Brachydont

Answer 45

Hypsodont

Question 46

The deciduous teeth (milk teeth) in the dog erupt around ________ of age

Answer 46

The deciduous teeth (milk teeth) in the dog erupt around **_4-8 weeks of age_**

Question 47

The last of the permanent teeth in the dog should erupt by around ________ of age

Answer 47

The last of the permanent teeth in the dog should erupt by around **_6-7 months of age_**

Question 48

All of the incisors, canines, and 1st premolars in the dog have how many roots?

Answer 48

1 root

Question 49

An abnormal space between two teeth is called:

Answer 49

**diastema**

Question 50

The space between the incisors and the canines of the horse is called \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. This is where the bit is put.

Answer 50

The space between the incisors and the canines of the horse is called **_bars_**. This is where the bit is put.

Question 51

In horses, are you more likely to find the canine tooth in males or females?

Answer 51

Males.

Question 52

When the 1st premolar is present in horses (it usually isn't), it is called the:

Answer 52

Wolf tooth This tooth is usually removed because it gets in the way of the bit.

Question 53

Is this a deciduous tooth or a permanent tooth?

Answer 53

**deciduous tooth.** Deciduous teeth have a distinct "neck" when comparent to permanent teeth

Question 54

Is this a deciduous tooth or a permanent tooth?

Answer 54

**permanent tooth.**

Question 55

If you see deciduous teeth in a horse, you know that that horse is more than likely less than ________ of age

Answer 55

If you see deciduous teeth in a horse, you know that that horse is more than likely less than **_6 months of age_**

Question 56

Cows do not have upper incisors or canines. Instead, they are replaced by a hard continuation of their gums, called a:

Answer 56

**dental pad**

Question 57

Cows tend to have all of their permanent teeth by ________ of age

Answer 57

Cows tend to have all of their permanent teeth by **_4 years of age_**