Anatomy Animal Teeth

How many permanent teeth do canines have?

• 30
• 32
• 42
• 45

What is the canine permanent dental formula?

• 4( I2/2, C1/1, P3/3, M2/3)
• 2( I3/3, C1/1, P4/4, M2/3)
• 2( I3/3, C2/2, P4/4, M3/3)
• 2( I3/3, C1/1, P2/2, M2/2)

How many permanent teeth do felines have?

• 30
• 35
• 42
• 45

What is the feline permanent dental formula?

• 4(I2/2, C1/1, P3/2, M0/1)
• 4(I3/3, C2/2, P3/2, M1/1)
• 2(I2/2, C1/1, P2/2, M1/1)
• 2(I3/3, C1/1, P3/2, M1/1)

What causes periodontal disease?

• bad diet
• accumulation of bacteria and plaque on teeth and in gingival sulcus
• not brushing teeth daily

Plaque that has become calcified and is firmly adhered to teeth

• Calculus
• Plaque
• Gingivitis
• Bacteris

Incorrect alignment of jaws or specific teeth within the jaws

• Mandible
• Maxilla
• Malocclusion
• Neocclusion

Accumulation of food particles, saliva, minerals, and bacteria that appears as a white-tan, easily removable film on the teeth

• Plaque
• Calculus
• Tartar

Soft tissue within the center of a tooth, consisting of cells, vessels, and nerves

• Root
• Bone
• Pulp
• Cavity

Tooth numbering system applicable to multiple veterinary species

• Dental formula
• Triadan System
• Animal Teeth
• Trilingual System