JVD 2014 #3 - Generalized Hypercementosis in Geriatric Horses

Question 1

According to Jens Arnbjerg, DVM,

Generalized Hypercementosis in Geriatric Horses,

Which tooth had the worst hypercementosis?

Answer 1

lateral incisors - 03’s

Question 2

According to Jens Arnbjerg, DVM,

Generalized Hypercementosis in Geriatric Horses,

What was theorized to lead to the hypercementosis?

Answer 2

occlusal pressure or stress

Question 3

According to Jens Arnbjerg, DVM,

Generalized Hypercementosis in Geriatric Horses,

what was different about the incisor angles of teeth with hypercementosis?

Answer 3

They were steeper

Question 4

According to Jens Arnbjerg, DVM,

Generalized Hypercementosis in Geriatric Horses,

on which sides of the teeth was the excess cementum usually deposited?

Answer 4

Axial and lingual

Question 5

According to Jens Arnbjerg, DVM,

Generalized Hypercementosis in Geriatric Horses,

What is the composition and hounsfield units of cementum?

Answer 5

65 % inorganic material and

35 % organic components and water

1200-1500 hounsfield units

Question 6

According to Jens Arnbjerg, DVM,

Generalized Hypercementosis in Geriatric Horses,

What is the composition and the hounsfield units of Dentin?

Answer 6

70 % inorganic material

30 % organic components and water

density of 1600 - 1800 Hounsfield units

Question 7

According to Jens Arnbjerg, DVM,

Generalized Hypercementosis in Geriatric Horses,

What is the composition and the hounsfield units of enamel?

Answer 7

96 – 98 % inorganic material

density of 2400 - 2600 H due its lower water content