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| 2 times (maxillary teeth / mandibular teeth). |
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| 2 [I 3/3 C 1/1 P 4/4 M 2/3] |
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| 2 [I 3/3 C 1/1 P 3/2 M 1/1] |
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| When the maxilla is shorter than the mandible (i.e. in boxers). An "underbite". |
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| Maxillary incisors should come just rostral to mandibular incisors in a normal bite. |
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| Reasons for Malocclusions |
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| Abnormal wear, periodontal breakdown, soft tissue damage, nature. |
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| First step in the disease process |
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| A virtually invisible film containing bacteria, saliva, and food (to feed the bacteria). Causes halitosis and can harden within 12 hours if not removed. |
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| Solidified plaque material. Calculus provides a protective cover for the bacteria contained in plaque. Allows bacteria to proliferate. |
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| First symptom in the disease process |
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| Progression of periodontal disease after proliferating bacteria |
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| Gingivitis, loss of gingival attachments at neck of tooth, loss of periodontal ligaments, bone loss (tooth loss) from inflammation and buildup of bacteria. |
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| Most common tooth for disease issues |
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| 4th premolar (is right near a salivary duct). |
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| Consequences of periodontal disease |
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| tooth mobility, pain, tooth loss, osteomyelitis, systemic disease. |
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| Feline Odontoclastic Lesions |
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| aka Resorptive lesions. Result of attack by osteoclasts. Teeth with lesions need to be pulled. |
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| Common in dogs. Runaway growth of gingiva. Free gingival margin lengthens and distorts. |
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| Common when the animal has a sugary diet or lots of soft or moist foods. Usually needs a root canal and a cap. |
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| 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. |
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