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30 Cards in this Set
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what is free gingiva
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portion of gingiva that is not attached to the tooth
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what is the sulcus
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area between free gingiva and tooth
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what holds a tooth in place
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the alveolus and periodontal ligaments
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_________ attaches periodontal ligaments to the tooth
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cementum
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the most common condition in cats over 7 years is ___________
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oral disease
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what is the rule of 4 and 9
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states that the canine tooth is always designated 04 and first molar 09
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describe the scissor bite
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normally, cusp of mandibular incisors rests on a ledge of palatal side of maxillary incisors (called the cingulum)
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what is diastema
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space between 2 adjacent teeth that are not in contact with each other in an arch
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what is endodontics
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treatment of disease that effect the tooth pulp and apical periodontal tissue
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exodontics
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extraction of teeth and related procedures
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oral surgery
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surgery of oral cavityu
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orthodontics
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guidance and correction of malocclusion
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periodontics
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study and treatment of disease of teeth and supporting tissues
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prosthodontics
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construction of appliances designed to replace missing teeth
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restorative/operative dentistry
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restoration of form and function of teeth
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adontia
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absence of teeth
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persistant primary teeth
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baby teeth remain in the outh
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what is interceptive orthodontics
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process of extracting primary teeth to prevent orthodontic malocclusion
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what is orthodontic disease
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malalignment of teeth
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describe a class one malocclusion
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overall normal occlusions except one or 2 teeth are out of alignment
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anterior crossbite
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one or more incisors are malaligned
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posterior crossbite
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maxillary premolars are lingual to the mandibular premolars or molars
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base narrow canines
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structural narrowing of the mandible
-eruption of canines in an overly upright position |
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describe a class 2 malocclusion
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mandible is shorter than normal
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describe a class 3 malocclusion and name a type
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mandibular prognathism
-mandible is too long and may become bowed maxillary brachygnathism -shortened maxilla -maxillary teeth are rotated as a result of crowding example: wry bite |
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what is wry bite
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central incisors of mandible and maxilla do no align evenly
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what is gingivitis
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inflammation of the gingiva caused by bacterial plaque
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what is feline stomatitis and faucitis
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extremely red and inflamed tissue with a cobblestone appearance
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what is attrition
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results from friction of teeth against each other
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describe enamel hypoplasia and how it occurs
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ameloblasts create enamel; if debilitated, they no longer produce enamel
-crown no longer has a shiny surface; its dull and susceptible to flaking |
