Where is That?
Squeaky Clean
Trick of the Triadan System
Tooth Anatomy
Tools of the Teeth
100

Apical = towards the ____

A. Root tip
B. Crown
C. Cheeks
D. Tongue

Root tip

100

Minimal safety equipment for a dental prophylaxis.

A. Gloves only
B. Gloves and mask only
C. Safety glasses only
D. Safety glasses, mask, and gloves

Safety glasses, mask, and gloves

100

These teeth are not normally present in the adult cat.

A. P1 and P1 and P2
B. P1 and P1 and P2
C. I2 and I1 
D. PM3 and PM4

P1 and P1 and P2

100

The pulp canal of a tooth contains…

A. Nerves
B. Blood vessels
C. Connective tissue and blood vessels
D. Blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissues

Blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissues

100

A curette is used to…

A. Check the tooth’s surface for any irregularities
B. Measure the depth of gingival recession
C. Scale large amounts of calculus from the tooth’s surface
D. Scale calculus from the tooth surface located in the gingival sulcus

Scale calculus from the tooth surface located in the gingival sulcus

200

Identifying the space between the roots of the same tooth.

A. Apical
B. Rostral
C. Furcation
D. Buccal

Furcation

200

Proper dilution of chlohexidine solution for use in the mouth.

A. 20%
B. 2.0%
C. 0.2%
D. 10%

0.2%

200
This tooth has 3 roots.


A. Upper canine
B. Lower first premolar
C. Lower first molar
D. Upper fourth premolar

Upper fourth premolar

200

The periodontium includes the periodontal ligament and all of the following except…

A. Gingiva
B. Cementum
C. Alveolar bone
D. Enamel

Enamel

200

Instrument used for root planning.

A. Periodontal probe
B. Explorer
C. Scaler
D. Curette

Curette

300
Towards the front of the head.


A. Apical
B. Rostral
C. Furcation
D. Buccal

Rostral

300

Medium and large breed dogs are most commonly affected by dental decay, also known as…

A. Trauma
B. Enamel hypoplasia
C. Caries
D. Furcation

Caries

300
A dog‘s first maxillary left permanent premolar (using the Triadan system)


A. 205
B. 105
C. 306
D. 502

205

300

The mineralized tissue that covers the root tooth.

A. Calculus
B. Enamel
C. Cementum
D. Dentin

Cementum

300

The instrument that is NOT used to remove deciduous cheek teeth.

A. Forceps
B. Elevators
C. Gelpi retractors
D. Dental picks 

Gelpi retractors

400

Correct dental term for describing a tooth’s surface.

A. Palatal
B. Labial
C. Buccal
D. Rostral

Buccal

400

When brushing a pet’s teeth, the angle that the brush should be held at…

A. 20 degrees
B. 35 degrees
C. 45 degrees
D. 65 degrees

45 degrees

400

A cat’s first mandibular right molar (using the Triadan system)

A. 407
B. 409
C. 109
D. 909

409

400

Internal resorption primarily affects…

A. Enamel
B. Crown
C. Pulp
D. Dentin

Pulp

400

Should be used to reduce the crown of sharp canine teeth.

A. Nippers
B. Cutters
C. Small files
D. Elevators

Small files

500

Toward the cheek.

A. Occlusal
B. Labial
C. Buccal
D. Mesial

Buccal

500

Topical flouride…

A. Will stain the remaining calculus red
B. Helps to desensitize teeth and to strengthen enamel against cariogenic bacteria that cause cavities
C. Should never be used on feline teeth
D. Enhances odontoclastic activity and helps desensitize teeth

Helps to desensitize teeth and to strengthen enamel against cariogenic bacteria that cause cavities

500

The right maxillary teeth are in the ____ series

A. 100
B. 200
C. 300
D. 400

100

500

The bulk of a tooth is composed of…

A. Enamel
B. Pulp
C. Dentin
D. Cementum

Dentin

500

Between patients, this order is best to maintain instruments.

A. Use, sharpen, wash, and sterilize
B. Use, wash, sterilize, and sharpen
C. Use, wash, sharpen, and sterilize
D. Wash, sterilize, use, and sharpen

Use, wash, sharpen, and sterilize

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