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Vet Dentistry
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the cause of the most common iatrogenic dental dz in captive wild animals? | related to inappropriate diet and environmental surroundings |
| ~What type of dentition do Cetaceans have? | monophyodont (just one set of teeth) |
| What animal species are polyphyodonts? | sharks, reptiles |
| What is unique about alligator jaws? | The upper jaw is mobile instead of the lower jaw as in most other animals |
| What is a MALAR ABSCESS? | facial abscess and drainage due to fractured maxillary canine teeth in captive primates |
| What is LUMPY JAW? | acute to chromic alveolitis/osteomyelitis manifested by swellings in the facial and mandibular regions, sometimes accompanied by fistulous draining tracts |
| what is the etiology of LUMPY JAW? | oral trauma from dry/coarse/stemmy hay with subsequent infection by Fusobacteriulm spp, bacteroides spp, peptostreptococcus spp, etc (anaerobes) |
| which domestic animal has the most complete set of dentition (44 teeth)? JVD Summer 2013 | Pigs |
| What makes extraction of the premolar teeth in yucatan mini pigs difficult? JVD Summer 2013 | long slender roots with dilacerated apices |
| What oro-facial condition may play a role in the survival of Southern Sea Otters based on findings of >1,000 museum specimens? J Comp Pathol 2013 | TMJ osteoarthritis |
| Does the presence/severity of TMJ-OA have age or sex predilection in Southern Sea Otters? J Comp Pathol 2013 | no, no |
| What was the most common dental disorder reported in captive degu? JVD Fall 2012 | molar malocclusion |
| What kind of incisor and molar teeth do guinea pigs, chinchillas and degus have? JVD Fall 2012 | aradicular (no permanent root structure) |
| How many teeth does an adult degu have? What is their dental formula? JVD Fall 2012 | 2 X (1/1 I, 0/0 C, 1/1 P, 3/3 M) = 20 teeth (elodont=continuously growing) |
| What kind of teeth do rabbits have? JVD Summer 2011 | aradicular hypsodont ("elodont") |
| What is the term for the apical ends of rabbit teeth? JVD Summer 2011 | 'germinal zone' |
| What is the dental formula of rabbits? JVD Summer 2011 | 2 X (I 2/1, C 0/0, P 3/2, M 3/3) = 28 teeth |
| What is the growth rate of rabbit incisor teeth? cheek teeth? JVD Summer 2011 | 2-3 mm/week, 2-3 mm/month |
| What were the 3 most common clinical findings on oral exam of rescued ferrets? JVD Spring 2011 | linguoversion of 302, 402. extrusion of canine teeth. AB/AT |
| Which teeth are degus born with? JVD Spring 2011 | permanent incisors |
| What is the second most common reason for rodents and lagomorphs to present to vets? JVD Spring 2011 | oral abscesses secondary to malocclusion or perio dz |
| What are features of oral abscesses in rodents and lagomorphs? JVD Spring 2011 | they dissect deep into the tissues and are often composed of multiple pockets, they are VERY difficult (almost impossible) to drain |
| What is the recommended treatment for oral abscess secondary to dental dz in rodents/lagomorphs? JVD Spring 2011 | aggressive debridement and removal...if that isn't possible, debride and marsupialize it, pack w/ABX until infxn is cleared |
| What dental diseases can predispose rabbits to dental abscessation? JAVMA 2010 | Root elongation, crown deformities, malocclusion, dental spurs, and food impaction between teeth |
| Why are dental abscesses in rabbits difficult to treat? JAVMA 2010 | rabbits produce a thick, caseous pus that is not only difficult to drain but usually contains anaerobic bacteria that are challenging to culture and identify |
| The presence of what bacteria in a dental abscess may lead to a more guarded prognosis? JAVMA 2010 | E. coli |
| What is the most common cause of incisor tooth overgrowth in rabbits? JVD Spring 2011 | cheek tooth elongation |
| What is the occlusal angle of rabbits and chinchillas? JVD Spring 2011 | no angle, it is horizontal |
| What is the occlusal angle of guinea pigs? | V-shaped (opposite of horses), 30 degrees |
| do rabbits have deciduous teeth? Vet Clin Normth Am exot Anim Pract 2003 | yes (diphyodont) |
| What is the dental formula for the rabbit? How many and what kind of teeth do they have? Vet Clin Normth Am exot Anim Pract 2003 | 2 X (I 2/1, C 0/0, P 3/2, M 3/3) = 28 elodont teeth |
| Where is the enamel the thickest on rabbit incisor teeth? Vet Clin Normth Am exot Anim Pract 2003 | labial surface |
| What is the most common dental problem that is seen in domestic rabbits? Vet Clin Normth Am exot Anim Pract 2003 | cheek tooth elongation |
| What is the dental formula for a coati (Nasua nasua)? JVD summer 2008 | dental formula (I 3/3, C 1/1, P 3-4/3-4, M 2/2) = 36 - 40 teeth total |
| What is the main contributing factor to acquired dental malocclusions in captive rabbits? JVD winter 2007 | diet |
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