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