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Equine Dentistry
Worksheet
Topic: 3204J
By: Anna Fields
Label the drawing below.
http://www.hanne.
com/teethanatomy.html
1. Fill in the following chart with the numbers of each type of tooth
Type of Tooth
Male
Female
Total Range of Teeth
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Please answer the following questions.
1. Where due points occur in a horse’s mouth and why?
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2. Where due hooks occur in a horse’s mouth and why?
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3. What is a cap and where might you find one in a horse’s mouth?
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4. What are three signs that would indicate a horse needs dental care?
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5. What is the name of the tool used in equine dentistry work?
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6. What is the name of the instrument used to hold the horse’s mouth open during
dentistry work
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7. Describe or draw two teeth problems caused by uneven wear of the teeth
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