APSC 4464 Virginia Tech | Practice Material with Answer Key | Companion & Lab Animals

APSC 4464 EXAMINATION QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS

tooth types - incisors, canines, premolars, molars

Incisors are used for - biting and cutting

canines are used for - holding and tearing

Premolars are used for - shearing and crushing

Molars are used for - crushing and grinding

carnassial teeth function and location - large shearing cheek teeth, P4/M1 in dogs and
P3/M1 in cats

How many permanent teeth are there in dogs and cats? - 42, 30

periodontal disease - gum disease

Vet Term: Mandible - Lower Jaw

Vet Term: Calculus - Tartar

Vet Term: Dental prophylaxis - Teeth cleaning

Vet Term: Maxilla - Upper Jaw

the most common clinical condition occurring in adult dogs/cats - Periodontal Disease

Gingivitis vs. Periodontal Disease - gingivits-inflammation of the gums



periodontal disease- loss of bone and soft tissue around the teeth

fistula - abnormal passageway in the mouth from the oral cavity into the nasal passage

Tooth resorption - a process by which the dentin in a tooth erodes and eventually
becomes destroyed

Poorly aligned teeth can lead to - food being trapped between teeth