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Details Title: MSU Dentistry Spring 2007 Description: Eruption, Periodontal Dz Total Flash Cards: 17 Created: 01/21/2007 18:28:39	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term Dental Formula Definition 2 times (maxillary teeth / mandibular teeth). Term Dental Formula (Dog) Definition 2 [I 3/3 C 1/1 P 4/4 M 2/3] Term Dental Formula (Cat) Definition 2 [I 3/3 C 1/1 P 3/2 M 1/1] Term Prognathism Definition When the maxilla is shorter than the mandible (i.e. in boxers). An "underbite". Term A Normal Bite Definition Maxillary incisors should come just rostral to mandibular incisors in a normal bite. Term Reasons for Malocclusions Definition Abnormal wear, periodontal breakdown, soft tissue damage, nature. Term First step in the disease process Definition Plaque Term Plaque Definition A virtually invisible film containing bacteria, saliva, and food (to feed the bacteria). Causes halitosis and can harden within 12 hours if not removed. Term Calculus Definition Solidified plaque material. Calculus provides a protective cover for the bacteria contained in plaque. Allows bacteria to proliferate. Term First symptom in the disease process Definition Gingivitis Term Progression of periodontal disease after proliferating bacteria Definition Gingivitis, loss of gingival attachments at neck of tooth, loss of periodontal ligaments, bone loss (tooth loss) from inflammation and buildup of bacteria. Term Most common tooth for disease issues Definition 4th premolar (is right near a salivary duct). Term Consequences of periodontal disease Definition tooth mobility, pain, tooth loss, osteomyelitis, systemic disease. Term Feline Odontoclastic Lesions Definition aka Resorptive lesions. Result of attack by osteoclasts. Teeth with lesions need to be pulled. Term Gingival Hyperplasia Definition Common in dogs. Runaway growth of gingiva. Free gingival margin lengthens and distorts. Term Dental Caries Definition Common when the animal has a sugary diet or lots of soft or moist foods. Usually needs a root canal and a cap. Term Feline Stomatitis Definition Severe inflammation of the mouth, caused by immune response to bacteria in the cat's mouth. Full-mouth extraction of the teeth is considered the cure.