Dentistry Flashcards
(23 cards)
What is the most common dental disease affecting pets?
periodontal disease
__% of animals will suffer from some sort of oral disease
85%
Periodontal disease can affect what other organs?
Liver, kidney, heart
Dental exams should be performed at least ____ a year
twice
Crown
The part of the tooth we can see
Root
The part of the tooth we can’t see
Cementum
The outer covering of the root
Enamel
The outer covering of the crown
cemento/enamel junction
Where the crown meets the root
Apex
(the tip of the root)
where the blood vessels and nerves come into the tooth
Dentin
The layer of tooth between the pulp canal or pulp cavity and the outer layer of the tooth. Lot of tubules that have nerve endings in it
Alveolar bone
Bone surrounding the tooth root
Lamina dura
The dense inner lining of the tooth socket
Periodontal ligament
has fibers that attach to the cementum and to the surrounding alveolar bone. Serves as a cushion
Dogs have __ teeth
42
Cats have __ teeth
30
When performing a dental prophy, it should be performed in this order:
Scale, rinse, polish, flouride
Small dogs are usually prone to periodontal disease (T/F)
True
What is the first step that should be taken when performing a dental prophy while a pet is anesthetized?
Apply eye lubricant
____ realigns the animal’s teeth and helps establish a healthier more normal bite pattern
Orthodontics
More than __% of the tooth structure lies below the gumline
50%
Crown placement
replacing the missing part of the tooth with a metal or porcelin shaped exactly like the tooth
