Test 2 - Study Guide Flashcards
Peridontal Stages Silness-Loe Method
0-3
Peridontal Stages AVDC Method
0-4
Normal Sulcus depth Feline
0-1mm
Normal Sulcus depth Canine
1-3mm (4mm sometimes depending on large breed variation)
Healthy Gingiva
Vital tissue, bright pink pigmented color with even smooth flowing gingiva from tooth to tooth (Topography)
No bleeding on probing
Early gingivitas/periodontal signs
Gingival bleeding
Halitosis
Plaque bacteria
later gingivitas/periodontal signs
Calculus accumulated on the teeth - hardened plaque
Bloody saliva/drool
+/-:
Depression; changes in eating/chewing patterns
Instrument for Supragingival cleaning
Scaler
Instrument for Subgingival cleaning
curette
Alveolar mucosa
The less densely keratinized gingival tissue covering the bone.
Buccal
Toward the outside of the teeth, usually toward the cheeks
Carnassial Teeth
Shearing tooth that is the upper P4 and lower M1 of the dog and cat.
Cementum
Bonelike connective tissue that attaches the periodontal ligament to the tooth.
Dental Float
Creating a level occlusal surface
Dentifrice
paste or powder for cleaning the teeth.