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Vet 231

Dental Essential Skills

QuestionAnswer
Space between roots of a tooth Furcation
Involves only enamel and dentin Uncomplicated fracture
Involves the pulp chamber Complicated fracture
Fracture on the side of the tooth Slab fracture
Common tumors found in dogs Squamous cell carcinoma, malignant melanoma, fibrosarcoma
Common tumors found in cats Squamous cell carcinoma, fibrosarcoma
Also known as rodent ulcers Eosinophilic granuloma complex
How are missing teeth marked when charting Circle the tooth on the chart
How are extracted teeth marked when charting Mark the tooth with an X on the chart
Before teeth erupt Primary dentin
After the teeth erupt Secondary dentin
Broken/damaged and healed Terciary dentin
What does pulp contain Veins, arteries, lymphatic vessels, nerves
Dogs gingival sulcus 1 - 3 mm, 4 mm is acceptable for canines
Cats gingival sulcus <2 mm
Incisors are for Gnawing and grooming
Canines are for Prehending and holding
Premolars are for Shearing and grinding
Molars are for Shearing and grinding
Deciduous canine dental formula 2 (I 3/3 C 1/1 P 3/3) = 28
Permanent canine dental formula 2 (I 3/3 C 1/1 P 3/3 M 2/3) = 42
Deciduous feline dental formula 2 (I 3/3 C 1/1 P 3/2) = 26
Permanent feline dental formula 2 (I 3/3 C 1/1 P 3/2 M 1/1)
What happens to dentin as animals age Pulp gets thinner and dentin gets more present as animals age
Maxillary Mandibular Asymmetry Wry bite
Extraction forceps DVM - Helps extract teeth Tech - Remove heavy calculus
Bone curette Smooths bone/matrix after an extraction
Periodontal explorer AKA shepherds hook Used to check for inclusions and cavities
Periodontal probe Used to check for depth of gingival sulcus
Prophy angle Smooths out the tooth after dental prophy
Manual dental scaler Removes dental calculus
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