Ch. 4 Dental Terminology

Question 1

Formula for dog

Answer 1

2(I 3/3 + C 1/1 + PM 4/4 + M 2/3) = 42

Question 2

Formula for cat

Answer 2

2(I 3/3 + C 1/1 + PM 3/2 + M 1/1= 30

Question 3

Formula for horse

Answer 3

2(I 3/3 + C 1/1 + PM 3-4/3 + M 3/3 =40-42

Question 4

Alveolus

Answer 4

Tooth socket; alveolar bone

Question 5

Crown

Answer 5

Portion of the tooth above the gum line

Question 6

Enamel

Answer 6

White; hard; outer covering of the tooth that protects the crown (hardest substance in the body)

Question 7

Dentin

Answer 7

Hard tissue of teeth between the enamel and pulp cavity

Question 8

Gingiva (gums)

Answer 8

Mucous membranes surrounding the teeth and lining of the mouth

Question 9

Gingival Sulcus

Answer 9

Area between the tooth and gums

Question 10

Pulp Cavity

Answer 10

Sensitive cavity in the tooth containing blood supply and nerves

Question 11

Periodontal Ligament

Answer 11

Connective tissue that connects the tooth to the alveolar bone

Question 12

Cementum

Answer 12

Bone-like connective tissue that covers the root

Question 13

Abscess

Answer 13

Localized collection of pus

Question 14

Deciduous Teeth

Answer 14

Temporary teeth

Question 15

Dental Calculus

Answer 15

Mineralized plaque that forms on the tooth (dental tartar)

Question 16

Dental Caries

Answer 16

Tooth decay

Question 17

Dentition

Answer 17

The arrangement of teeth (arcade)

Question 18

Occlusion

Answer 18

Relation of the teeth of both jaws during functional activity

Question 19

Hard Palate

Answer 19

Rostral portion of the roof of the mouth containing rugae

Question 20

Fistula

Answer 20

Abnormal tube-like passageway between the mouth and the nose

Question 21

Palate

Answer 21

Roof of the mouth

Question 22

Papillae

Answer 22

Small, raised bumps on the tongue containing taste buds

Question 23

Periodontal Disease

Answer 23

Inflammation and degeneration of the tissue surrounding and supporting the teeth (periodontitis or pyorrhea)

Question 24

Plaque

Answer 24

Collection of bacteria, salivary products, and white blood cells that adheres to the surface of the tooth

Question 25

Rugae

Answer 25

Ridges on the hard palate and lining the stomach to increase surface area for absorption and secretion

Question 26

Saliva

Answer 26

Digestive juice produced by salivary glands

Question 27

Salivary Glands

Answer 27

Glands around the mouth that secrete saliva

Question 28

Soft Palate

Answer 28

Smooth, caudal portion of the roof of the mouth