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11 Cards in this Set
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What classifies feline chronic gingivostomatitis |
Inflammation of gingiva, stoma, or both |
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Possible cause of feline chronic gingivostomatitis |
Uninhibited and excessive immune response to plaque |
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What characterizes eosinophilic granuloma complex? |
Indolent ulcers Eosinophilic plaques Linear granulomas |
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How is eosinophilic granuloma complex treated? |
Corticosteroids ▶may need lifelong treatment |
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What is the most common dz of tooth structure in cats? |
Resorption |
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What characterizes tooth resorption? |
Odontoclastic destruction of teeth |
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Which teeth are most and least affected by tooth resorption? |
PM > P > C > I |
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5 stages of tooth resorption |
I. Lesions into cementum/enamel II. Lesions into dentin III. Lesions into pulp IV. Loss of crown structure V. Only roots remain |
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Treating stage I resorption |
Clean/polish Fluoride sealant |
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Treating stage II resorption |
Fill lesions or extract |
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Treating stage III to V resorption |
Extraction |
