Dentistry

Question 1

What is the dental formula of a dog?

Answer 1

Deciduous: 2 x (I 3/3, C 1/1, P 3/3) = 28 teeth
Permanent: 2 x (I 3/3, C 1/1, P 4/4, M 2/3) = 42 teeth

Question 2

What is the dental formula of a cat?

Answer 2

Deciduous: 2 x (I 3/3, C 1/1, P 3/2) = 26 teeth
Permanent: 2 x (I 3/3, C 1/1, P 3/2, M 1/1) = 30 teeth

Question 3

What does “Apical” refers to ?

Answer 3

Is the portion of the tooth closer to the apex (tip of the root)

Question 4

What are the major salivary glands of dogs and cats?

Answer 4

Zygomatic, sublingual, parotid, and mandibular

Question 5

What is the normal sulcus depth in dogs?

Answer 5

0-3mm

Question 6

What is the normal sulcus depth in cats?

Answer 6

0-1mm

Question 7

How long does it take for plaque to mineralized after adhering to the teeth?

Answer 7

24 hours

Question 8

What does “Wry Mouth” means?

Answer 8

A twisted mouth caused by unilateral malocclusion

Question 9

For what is a “Probe” used for?

Answer 9

To measure and evaluate the sulcus or pocket region of the teeth

Question 10

What are the terms used to describe the tooth surface facing the lips?

Answer 10

Labial, buccal, and vestibular