Veterian Key

DEFINITION/OVERVIEW Response to chronic periodontitis seen most commonly in the alveolar bone of the maxillary canine teeth of older cats characterized by thickening or bulging of the alveolar bone (peripheral…

DEFINITION/OVERVIEW Focal or multifocal loss of mucosal integrity of the superficial epithelial layers in specific areas of the oral cavity ETIOLOGY/PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Metabolic Diabetes mellitus Hypothyroidism Renal disease: uremia Nutritional Protein-calorie…

DEFINITION/OVERVIEW Pulpitis: inflammation of the pulp in response to stimuli; most commonly used in reference to a tooth discolored (pink, purple to gray) by blunt trauma Reversible: inflammatory changes of…

DEFINITION/OVERVIEW Cats: often confusing term for three distinct syndromes—eosinophilic plaque, eosinophilic granuloma, and indolent ulcer. Grouped primarily according to their clinical similarities, their frequent concurrent (and recurrent) development, and their…

DEFINITION/OVERVIEW Delay, disruption, or lack of normal eruption sequence of teeth at anticipated or appropriate times Embedded: soft tissue covering Operculum: tough fibrous gingival covering that may persist over the…

DEFINITION/OVERVIEW Disorders of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) lead to an alteration of the normal function of the masticatory system as the mobility and function of the joint are compromised Genetic,…

DEFINITION/OVERVIEW Attrition: physiological or pathological wear of teeth as a result of activities such as chewing, biting, or mastication; teeth wearing against other teeth Abrasion: pathological wear of a tooth…

DEFINITION/OVERVIEW Primary palatal cleft (palatoschisis): located at the junction/suture of the incisive bone and one or both of the maxillary processes; may be associated with cleft lip (cheiloschisis) (Fig. 21-1)…

DEFINITION/OVERVIEW Commonly referred to as enamel hypoplasia Enamel hypoplasia refers to inadequate deposition of enamel matrix. This can affect one or several teeth and may be focal or multifocal. The…