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What is the feline dental formula? |
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What is a normal sulcus depth for a cat? |
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How many permanent teeth do felines have and how many deciduous? |
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30 permanent and 26 deciduoud |
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What is the Equine dental formula? |
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2(I3/3 C1/1 PM3-4/3 M3/3) |
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How many total teeth does a horse have? |
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What is the bovine dental formula? |
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How many total teeth do bovnes have? |
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What is the canine dentl formula? |
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How many permanent and how many deciduous teeth do dogs have? |
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42 permanent and 28 deciduous |
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Using the Triadan system,Teeth are number starting with 100's on the ___ ____ ( 2 words)side and ending with 400's on the ____ _______ (2 words) side. |
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Using the Triadan system,incisors are #__-__, canines are #__, premolars are #__-__, and molars are #__-__ |
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I=01-03, C=04, PM=05-08, M=09-11 |
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Name a mesaticephalic breed. |
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Lab, poodle, shorhair cats, etc. Most common skull type. |
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Name a dolichocephalic breed. |
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Which skull type has higher incidence of periodontal disease possible due to tooth overcrowding? |
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Brachycephalic (i.e., pugs and persians) |
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Do dogs have brachyodont or hypsodont type teeth? Name an example of the other type. |
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Brachyodont, cows have hypsodont |
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What does diphyodont mean? |
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Two sets of teeth are produced, deciduous(baby teeth) and permanent(Adult)teeth. |
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Gingiva, periodontal ligament, alveolar bone, and cementum of the tooth are all part of the __________. |
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Reversible inflammation of the gums |
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Irreversible inflammation and destruction of the structures around the teeth. |
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White slippery film that collects around the gingival sulcus composed of bacteria, food debris, and glycoproteins |
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Another word for tartar is ____? |
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What is the study of treatment of the inside of the tooth and apical tissue? |
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Feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions |
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Occationally deciduous teeth don't fall out when the permanent teeth come in. How is this a problem? |
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It can interfere with proper alignment of permanent teeth and cause plaque build up. |
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Pulp of a tooth is damaged and bleeds inside the tooth cavity causing pressure and pulp death if untreated |
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What is the most common oral tumor of dogs? |
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The most common oral tumor in cats is ______. |
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What are the sulcus depths for the 4 dental grades? |
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Grade 1=inflammed and swollen, Grade 2= 1-2mm beyond normal, Grade3= 3-6mm beyond normal, Grade 4= >6mm beyond normal |
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Pets can live __ years longer with proper dental care. |
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__% of dogs and ___% of cats have dental disease by age 3 |
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What 3 organs can be affected by dental disease? |
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Liver, kidneys, and heart |
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Name 4 ways a client can help their animals teeth at home |
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brushing, oral rinse, water additives, enzymatic rawhides, tooth sealant,special food, vaccination, and routine cleanings |
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Why shouldn't you use human toothpaste on animals? |
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It shouldn't be swallowed |
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The best types of toothpaste contain ____ to destroy bacteria. |
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What should you do before starting to brush the dogs teeth? |
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Why is it ok not to instrut the client to brush the inside surface? |
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How often should a client brush the teeth. |
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What is proper PPE for a dental prophylaxis |
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goggles, mask, and gloves |
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Do you use water with the scaler? |
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What is the maximum time you can use the scaler on one tooth? |
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Can you use the scaler below the gums? |
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No, the water can not get in there |
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