Assessment Step 8: Normal Anatomy and Oral PathologyPrecisely recording abnormalities is essential to diagnosing oral diseases and conditions and developing an appropriate treatment and prevention plan. Be sure to note any signs of disease accurately on a dental chart.Naming and Numbering Canine Adult TeethDogs have three incisors, one canine, four premolars and three molars on each side of the mandibular arcades and three incisors, one canine, four premolars and two molars on each side of the maxillary arcades.Click on an image for larger view. Canine and feline teeth have a numbering system, divided into four quadrants.
Top Naming and Numbering Feline Adult TeethFeline teeth are named and numbered in the same way as canine teeth. Cats have three incisors, one canine, two premolars (3rd and 4th) and one molar in the mandibular arcades and three incisors, one canine, three premolars (2nd, 3rd and 4th) and one molar in the maxillary arcade on each side of the mouth.Click on an image for larger view. The same four-quadrant numbering system used for canine teeth is also applicable to feline teeth.
Top Puppies and KittensSecondary teeth are numbered sequentially from 100 to 400. Deciduous (primary) teeth are numbered sequentially from 500 to 800. The quadrants are assigned as follows:
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