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Quiz 7

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The normal sulcus depth in the dog is:
3 mm
All of the following would be considered part of an oral assessment except:
a. Facial bones and zygomatic arch
b. Temporomandibular joint
c. Popliteal lymph nodes
d. Salivary glands
Popliteal lymph nodes
Using the modified Triadan system, the right maxillary teeth would be in the __ series.
100
The dental formula for the permanent teeth in the dog is 2 (I 3/3 and C 1/1) in addition to:
P 4/4 and M2/3 = 42
The heavies calculus deposition in dogs and cats is typically located on the:
Buccal surfaces of the upper cheek teeth
The maxillary carnassial tooth in the cat is also known as the:
Upper last premolar
Which tooth has three roots?
Upper fourth premolar
When assessing and quantifying gingivitis, the modified Löe and Silness index is often referred to. According to this index, a gingival index 2 indicates:
Moderate gingivitis, with gentle probing resulting in bleeding
Where do tooth resorption lesions first appear clinically in the cat?
At the cementoenamel junction
Which of the following species does not have continually growing teeth?
a. Equine
b. Rabbit
c. Rat
d. Cat
Cat
When conduction a tooth by tooth evaluation with dental radiographs, when is the client given the total estimate for care?
After the evaluation is complete while the patient is still anesthetized
What is the main purpose of premolar teeth?
Cutting and breaking
The bulk of a tooth is comprised of:
Dentin
What is true about deciduous incisors?
a. They erupt at 4-12 weeks of age
b. They have roots that are long, thin, and fragile
c. They are the most frequently retained teeth
d. They are not usually replaced with permanent incisors until the dog is 6 months old
They have roots that are long, thin, and fragile
How many maxillary and mandibular premolars does the cat have in one half of the mouth?
3 in max and 2 in mand
The correct dental formula for an adult dog is:
2(l 3/3 C 1/1 P 4/4 M 2/3) = 42
Nerves and blood vessels enter the tooth through the:
Apical delta
What is the first sign that owners see that alert them to the fact that their per may have dental disease?
Halitosis
How long does it take plaque to accumulate on a clean tooth surface?
Minutes
What is the min age for a cat to have all of its permanent teeth?
6 months
The correct dental formula for an adult cat is:
2(l 3/3 C 1/1 P 3/2 M 1/1) = 30
Which cells are responsible for destroying the hard surface of the root?
Odontoclasts
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