Dentistry Flashcards
Exam (16 cards)
The instrument used to measure the gingival sulcus depth is a periodontal:
Probe
Which grade of periodontal disease often requires tooth extraction?
IV (4)
Which of the following is the normal sulcus depth in dogs?
0-3mm
Which of the following instruments works best for increasing tactile sensitivity for the user to locate tooth surface irregularities such as caries or FORL’s?
Explorer
An undershot jaw or less correctly called an underbite is which type of malocclusion?
Class III (prognathism )
How many permanent teeth are there in the normal adult canine dentition?
42
According to the rule of 4 and 9 in the modified Triadan system, what are the teeth that end in the number 4?
canine
On oral examination of a feline, the right maxillary canine tooth is observed to be mobile. Using the periodontal probe, the technician is able to move the tooth palatally as well as twist the tooth in its socket. What tis the tooth’s mobility score?
Stage (3) M3
What is the total number of permanent teeth in the feline?
30
Why is it important to always polish teeth well after scaling?
to smooth out micro abrasions in the enamel
How to you indicated a missing tooth on the dental chart?
circle the tooth on the chart
The furcation is best described as
The space between two roots where they meet the crown
If you are charting a tooth that is almost 1/2 way covered with calculus what would you give the calculus score?
Calculus Index (2) C2
The term that best describes a dog with an abnormally short mandible is
Brachygnathism
A scaler is used to:
Remove tartar from the crown of tooth
Maxillary right third incisor is the:
103
