Dentistry Ii

Front 1

what are caries and describe their 2 classes

Back 1

cavities in dogs and cats
class I
-pits and fissures on occlusal surfaces of teeth
class V
-occur on buccal and labial surfaces

Front 2

describe the 6 classes of fractures

Back 2

class 1
-chip and loss of enamle
class 2
-enamel and dentin chipped but no dmg to pulp chamber
class 2b
-fracture extends below gumline but no damage to pulp chamber
class 3
-fracture penetrates enamel, dentin and pulp chamber
class 3b
-fracture penetrates enamel, dentin and pulp chamber but extends below gumline
class 4
-involves the root
-tooth is usually mobile

Front 3

what is a slab fracture

Back 3

-usually premolars
-results from the force that is placed on a very small area of the tooth when the patient bites down
-fractures enamel, dentin, exposing pulp chamber

Front 4

what is a luxation

Back 4

partial displacement of tooth from the socket

Front 5

what is an avulsion

Back 5

complete displacement of the tooth from the socket
-tooth must be replaced immediately and requires splinting and tooth therapy

Front 6

oronasal fistula

Back 6

result from an advanced periodontal disease on the inside of the canines
-plate of bone between the k9 and nasal cavity breaks down

Front 7

what is a granuloma

Back 7

-result from periodontal disease or other irritation

Front 8

gingival hyperplasia

Back 8

proliferation of gingival cells, pocket formation and periodontal disease

Front 9

malignant melanoma

Back 9

-locally invasive and highly metastatic
-appear darkly pigmented or non pigmented
-loose teeth caused by involvment of bone
-reocurrence is common

Front 10

fibrosarcoma

Back 10

fleshy, protruding firm masses that are sometimes friable