Exam 3: Dentistry

When describing the surface of a premolar or molar, what does the term occlusal refer to?

How can Sally prevent patient aspiration of debris and water during a dental prophy?

The reason(s) to use fluoride enriched prophy paste include(s):

What is the mineralization of plaque on the enamel called?

Inflammation of the supporting structures around the tooth is referred to as .

In mammals, there are two distinctive types of teeth, which differ in morphology and growth patterns. What type of teeth do carnivores possess?

Which area of the periodontium is routinely probed to look for evidence of periodontal disease?

When using mechanical scalers, why is it imperative that irrigation is also used at the same time?

Dogs have two sets of teeth during their lifetime. On average, how many permanent teeth do dogs possess?

Which of the following symptoms would be observed in a dog with an infected carnassial tooth?

Dental pulp enters the tooth through the .

Which instrument is used to measure the depth of the gingival sulcus?

"Sparky" is a female Beagle that has a common type of oral tumor located on her gums, near the incisors. What type of tumor does "Sparky" likely suffer from?

The proper chew toys that help maintain a healthy mouth by exercising the teeth and periodontium include:

Depths greater than in the gingival sulcus are referred to as periodontal pockets.

When periodontal disease is present, which pre-operative action(s) should be done several days prior to the dental prophy to prevent the spread of systemic bacteria?

When performing dental prophylaxis, what is the process of cleaning the area above the gum line called?

The prevention of periodontal disease is accomplished by .

Plaque is composed of:

Which dental instrument can be used above and below the gingiva?