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visible part above gumline covered by enamel
crown
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hardest substance in the body (non-living)
enamel
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How thick is the enamel in dogs?
<0.1-0.6 mm
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How thick is the enamel in cats?
<0.1-0.3
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The enamel is a non-porous barrier against bacteria that is composed of _ crystals arranged in prisms
hydroapatite
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area below the gumline
root
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bone that covers the root; where periodontal ligaments are attached
cementum
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makes up the bulk of the tooth's mass, sensitive to heat/cold touch/pressure
dentin
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contains blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue
pulp
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pulp in the crown
pulp chamber
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pulp in the root
root canal
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where the enamel meets the cementum
CEJ: Cementoenamel junction
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mucous membrane surrounding the tooth
gingiva
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bone surrounding the roots and supports the teeth
alveolar bone
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surrounds each tooth and can be an active site of dz
gingival sulcus
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What is sulcular fluid rich in?
immunoglobulins
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Sulcal depth in dogs
0-3mm
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sulcal depth in cats
0-1mm
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below the gumline
subgingival
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above the gumline
supragingival
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anything situated or occurring around the tooth
periodontal
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holds tooth in place
periodontal ligament
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corrective tooth movement
orthodontics
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specialty involving pulp of tooth ex:root canal
endodontics
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microorganisms that thrive in sulcus
plaque
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mineralized plaque
calculus
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abnormal position of teeth
malocclusion
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chewing surface
occlusion
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normal occlusion for dogs and cats
scissor bite
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the ridge at the base of the crown
cingulum
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How many deciduous teeth do dogs have?
28
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deciduous dental formula for dogs
2(I 3/3, C 1/1, P 3/3)
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How many permanent teeth do dogs have?
42
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permanent dental formula for dogs
2(I 3/3, C 1/1, P 3/2, M 1/1)
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How many deciduous teeth do cats have?
26
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deciduous dental formula for cats
2(I 3/3, C 1/1, P 3/2)
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How many permanent teeth do cats have?
30
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permanent dental formula for cats
2(I 3/3, C 1/1, P 3/2, M 1/1)
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In the triadan system, where are the 100 series?
upper right
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In the triadan system where are the 200 series?
upper left
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In the triadan system where are the 300 series?
lower left
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In the triadan system where are the 400 series?
lower right
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# teeth starting are the _
midline
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What teeth are cats missing?
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deciduous teeth erupt @
2-4 weeks
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all deciduous teeth are present @
7 weeks of age
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permanent teeth erupt @
3-4 months
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all permanent teeth are present @
6-7 months
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When would be a good opportunity to remove retained baby teeth?
at the time of the spay or neuter
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