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What is the normal periodontal depth in a cat?

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0-1mm

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What is the normal depth of the periodontal pocket in a dog?

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0-3mm

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What may a greater periodontal depth than normal be indicative of?

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Disease in the periodontal space, e.g. periodontitis

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What does R stand for when completing a dental chart?

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Restoration

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How is enamel defect coded for by a dental chart?

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ED

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What does RT stand for on a dental chart?

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Retained temporary tooth

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What does CA stand for only a dental chart?

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Carious lesion

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What 4 factors are examined and graded when performing a dental examination?

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Gingivitis
Plaque
Calculus
Periodontal pocket

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Why are some dog breeds more prone to dental disease than others?

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Retained deciduous teeth into adulthood

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What kind of teeth do dogs and cats have: hypsodont or brachydont?

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Brachydont

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At what age do deciduous teeth begin erupting in both species?

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Approximately 5wks

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Which teeth are not present in the deciduous dental formula of both species?

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Molars

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At what age do permanent teeth begin erupting?

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By 7mo

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Which of the premolars in both species possesses only a single root?

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1st maxillary premolar

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How does the first maxillary premolar differ from the others in both species?

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This is the only tooth of the premolars to have a single root, compared with the 2 diverging roots of the other premolars

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Which teeth in dogs are single rooted unusually?

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1st maxillary premolar

1st mandibular premolar

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How many deciduous teeth does a kitten have?

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26 deciduous teeth

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What is the deciduous dental formula for kittens?

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2(I 3/3 C 1/1 P 3/2) = 26 teeth

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When do the deciduous teeth in a kitten erupt and finish emerging?

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Deciduous teeth begin emerging at 4wks and have come through by 8wks

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At what age do the cats’ permanent dentition begin emerging?

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Incisors at 3-4mo

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Which species has a degree of grinding surface to their occluding aspect of their molars? Why

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Dogs have a grinding surface to their molars as their diet is not as specialised as cats

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What is the role of the periodontal ligament?

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Shock absorption

Permits tiny movements of teeth during mastication

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Which species has the smaller periodontal pocket?

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What is the root covered by?

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What material covers the crown of teeth?
Enamel
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Where is the periodontal ligament found?
Between the tooth and its alveolar socket
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What layer is the pulp cavity deeper than?
Dentine
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What feature of teeth makes them difficult to extract?
Many teeth roots have a bulbosity at the end which can complicate extractions
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What are the alveolar sockets lined by?
A cribriform plate
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How is the cribriform plate identified radiographically?
As the lamina dura
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What does disruption of the lamina dura indicate?
Dental disease
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Which teeth in a dog have 2 roots?
Maxilla: 06 07 10 Mandible: 06, 07 08 09 10
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Which teeth have 2 roots in a cat?
Maxilla: 07 Mandible: 07 08 09
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What do maxillary teeth 08 and 09 have in common in a dog?
They both have 3 roots
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Which teeth in a cat have 3 roots?
08 maxillary teeth
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Why are cats teeth more complicated to extract?
Their periodontal space is considerably smaller | Their roots are smaller
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Which teeth are single-rooted?
Incisors | Canines
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What is the name of the numbering system employed for the dental arcades?
Triadan numbering system
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How many teeth are there on each arcade in a dog?
10 on each upper arcade | 11 on each lower arcade
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What is the danger posed to cats by inflated endotracheal tubes?
Cats have highly sensitive larynxes that can go into spasm with an inflated tube
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In which species is an ET tube fitted and the cuff inflated?
Dogs - due to sensitive nature of cats' larynxes
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What should be inserted into the pharynx and regularly changed to prevent blood or debris from entering the trachea?
Pharyngeal pack
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What vital sign should be monitored in particularly when dental procedures or exams are being performed?
Body temperature as this can rapidly fall during dentals
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What is the difference between calculus and plaque?
Calculus is mineralised plaque | Plaque is a sticky, light colour biofilm that initially contains gram + aerobes
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What is periodontal disease commonly caused by?
Subgingival plaque and calculus
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What components are graded in a canine dental chart?
Gingivitis Plaque Calculus
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What additional section is present on a feline dental chart?
Resorptive lesions
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Why is adequate water spray crucial when using a scaler?
To prevent heating and damaging of teeth
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How is damage to the enamel prevented when using a dental scaler?
Scaler must be kept moving at all times | Flat of tip must be used for each tooth
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What is the aim of scaling?
To remove calculus present above and below gumline, hence leaving behind a smooth surface to inhibit future buildup
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If there is a periodontal pocket >2mm depth, what piece of equipment should be used?
A hand curette
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How many places should the periodontal pocket be assessed?
6 places (3 buccal, 3 lingual)
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What is used to perform polishing of teeth?
Fine grade prophy paste | Prophy cup
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How long should be spent scaling each tooth?
No more than 2s
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What is the maximum period of time that should be spent polishing a tooth?
2s
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What is the difference between canine and feline dental charts?
Cats teeth are numbered as if they are dogs with missing teeth, hence explaining the gaps in feline dental charts

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