Companion animal dental anatomy, periodontal disease staging, and dental cleaning procedure concepts for the veterinary technician.
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- How many permanent teeth does an adult dog have?
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42- How many permanent teeth does an adult cat have?
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30- How many deciduous (baby) teeth does a puppy have?
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28- How many deciduous (baby) teeth does a kitten have?
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26- What does the Triadan numbering system identify on a dental chart?
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Each tooth with a three digit code showing its quadrant and position- What is the crown of a tooth?
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The portion above the gumline, covered by enamel- What is the root of a tooth?
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The portion below the gumline that anchors the tooth in its socket- What is the function of the periodontal ligament?
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It attaches the tooth root to the surrounding alveolar bone- What is the gingival sulcus?
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The shallow space between the tooth surface and the gingiva- What is the hardest substance in the body, and where is it found?
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Enamel, covering the crown of the tooth- What tissue covers the root surface of a tooth?
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Cementum- What is dental plaque?
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A biofilm of bacteria that forms on tooth surfaces- What is dental calculus (tartar)?
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Mineralized plaque that has hardened onto the tooth surface- What is a furcation?
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The area where the roots of a multi-rooted tooth divide- What is gingivitis?
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Inflammation of the gingiva with no loss of tooth attachment
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