Exam Review Flashcards
(37 cards)
How many deciduous teeth do horses have?
24 deciduous teeth
How many adult teeth can horses have?
26-44 adult teeth
What does it mean for horses to be hypsodonts?
Horses have large crowns below the gumline and do not have traditional roots. Their teeth continuously grow through most of their life.
What are Wolf Teeth in horses?
The 05s teeth that are present in 25% of horses and typically removed if found.
What does floating equine teeth involve?
Removing sharp points or hooks if present.
What is parrot mouth?
Mandibular brachygnathism, a developmental disorder where the lower jaw is shorter than the upper jaw.
What is wry nose?
A deviation of the incisive bone, maxilla, and nasal septum laterally from the midline seen in foals.
What is the key to dental health in animals?
Preventive care to minimize plaque accumulation and prevent periodontal disease.
What is restorative dentistry?
A subspecialty that restores or maintains the structure and function of the tooth.
What is the purpose of dental diets?
Formulated with increased oral cleaning ability compared to standard pet food.
What is Hills T/D?
The only diet proven to work on gingival inflammation, reducing plaque, tartar, and stain.
What are the main tooth structures?
Enamel, Dentin, Pulp, Cementum
What is enamel?
Opaque protective covering of every tooth, made of hard minerals with no blood supply.
What is dentin?
Calcified tissue of the tooth that is softer than enamel and makes up the bulk of the tooth.
What is pulp?
Center of a tooth made of living connective tissue and cells, rich with blood vessels and nerves.
What is cementum?
Avascular and bonelike material covering the root, attached to alveolar bone by periodontal ligament fibers.
What are the parts of the periodontium?
Cementum, Periodontal ligament, Alveolar bone, Gingiva
What are the steps to a dental exam?
History, Examine head, Examine lips and mucocutaneous junctions, Examine skin and mucosa, Evaluate teeth and periodontium
What are common clinical signs of dental disease in animals?
- Sneezing
- Snorting/gagging
- Dropping food
- Facial swelling
- Pawing at face
- Face rubbing
- Unusual aggression
- Pain/difficulty opening mouth
- Anorexia
- Chattering of lower jaw
- Difficulty swallowing
- Oral or nasal bleeding
- Resenting touch/manipulation of the head
What salivary glands can be palpated?
Mandibular gland
What is the mucocutaneous junction?
Where fur of the dermis meets mucous membrane tissue of the exterior lip edge.
What parts of the periodontium need to be examined in an intraoral exam?
- Mucosa
- Gingiva
- Alveolar bone
- Palate
- Tongue
- Tonsils
- Teeth
What is recorded on the dental chart?
Findings of the initial exam (SOAP), long term treatment plans, medications, and home care plan.
What does PD0 indicate in periodontal disease grading?
No periodontal disease/healthy gingiva, no plaque or tartar.
