Veterinary Dentistry

Prophylaxis

Preventative measures taken to avoid dental disease in pets.

Gingiva

The gums surrounding the teeth.

Furcation

The area where roots divide into multirooted teeth leading to bone loss.

Abrasion

The process of a tooth being scraped away.

Enamel

The protective outer covering of a tooth that surrounds the crown.

Dentin

Porous, yellow-hued material forming the bone-like matrix of a tooth.

Pulp

The innermost layer of a tooth containing nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissues.

Cementum

Specialized calcified substance covering the root of a tooth.

Periodontal ligament

Connective tissue fibers attaching the tooth to the alveolar bone.

COHAT

Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment, involving visual exams, X-rays, scaling, polishing, and more for assessing oral health in pets.