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VTT 242: Dentistry > Charting > Flashcards

Charting Flashcards

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Definition of Stage

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used when discussing the extent of pathological lesions in a course of a disease that is likely to progress.

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Definition of Grade

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quantitative assessment of the degree of severity at the time of diagnosis

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Definition of Index

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quantitative expression of predefined diagnostic criteria whereby the presence and/or severity of pathological conditions are recorded by assessing a numerical value.

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4
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What is the dental formula for kittens?

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26 - 2 (I 3/3, C 1/1, P 3/2 )

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What does the term mesaticephalic mean

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Cranium & nasal cavity about equal lengths

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What does the term dolichocephalic mean?

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Nasal cavity is longer than head.

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5
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What does the term brachycephalic mean?

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Short or broad headed.

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What anatomical items are contained within the Maxilla?

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Incisal and maxillary bones, Hard and soft palate, gingiva.

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What anatomical items are contained within the Mandible?

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temporomandibular joint, mandibular symphsis, and tongue.

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Describe the tooth structures for incisors.

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Single root, lie in incisive bone, used for nibbling, cutting, and grooming.

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Describe the tooth structures for Canines.

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Single root, deep (1.5x amount seen). Used for grasping, holding, tearing (supports lips and tongue). This where fractures occur.

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Describe the tooth structures for Premolars.

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Flatter surface, cusps. May have 2-3 roots. Used for shearing, and grinding.

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Describe the tooth structures for molars.

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Larger tooth, may have 1-3 roots. Used for shearing and grinding.

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What does the term furcation mean?

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Where crown meets the root (directly below gumline)

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What does the term mesial mean?

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Toward midline of the body.

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What does the term distal mean?

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Toward the back of the mouth.

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What does the term lingual mean?

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The tooth surface facing the lips

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What does the term palatal mean?

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Surface of an upper tooth facing the hard palate.

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What does the term caudal mean?

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Towards the backend

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What does the term rostral mean?

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Towards the nose

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What does the term coronal mean?

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Toward the crown of a tooth.

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What does the term labial mean?

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Surface of a tooth facing the lips.

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What does the term buccal mean?

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Surface of a tooth facing the cheeks.

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22
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What are the four quadrants of a mouth?

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Upper right, upper left, lower right, and lower left.

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23
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Triadan system numbering sequence

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100s - maxillary right, 200s - maxillary left, 300s - mandibular left, 400s - mandibular right.
Deciduous teeth are 500-800 respectfully.

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24
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What is the rule of 4s and 9s?

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4s are canines and 9s are first molars.

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25
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What are the eruption times for a puppy?

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Incisors: 3-4 wks, Canines 3 wks, primary molars: 4-12 wks, and molars n/a

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26
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What are the eruption times for a adult dog?

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Incisors: 3-5 m, Canines & PM 4-6 m, Molars 5-7 m

27
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What are the eruption times for kitten?

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Incisors: 2-3 wks, Canines: 3-4 wks, Primary PM 3-6 wks, Molars: n/a

28
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What are the eruption times for an adult cat?

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Incisors: 3-4 m, Canines: 4-5 m, PM: 4-6 m, Molars: 4-5 m

29
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What is the dental formula for an adult cat?

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30 - 2 (I 3/3, C 1/1, P 3/2, M 1/1)

30
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What is the dental formula for a puppy?

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28 - 2 (I 3/3, C 1/1, P 3/3)

31
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What is the dental formula for an adult dog?

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42 - 2 (I 3/3, C 1/1, P 4/4, M 2/3)

32
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What is the normal probing depth for a dog

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2-3 mm

33
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What is the normal probing depth for a cat

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0-1 mm

34
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What are the instruments needed for charting?

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Periodontal probe and Explorer

35
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What bones are technicians working with during dentistry?

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Skull, mandible, alveolar bone, and teeth.

36
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What landmarks are used during dental exams?

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Zygomatic arch

37
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When performing a dental exam on a conscious patient what structures are observed.

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Head and face, lips, lymph nodes, eyes, and ears

38
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Gingival index

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0 = normal
GI 1 = swelling and redness
GI 2 = bleeding when probed
GI 3 = severe inflammation, pus, spontaneous bleeding

39
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Calculus index

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CI 1 = slight calculus (1/3 tooth surface)
CI 2 = Moderate (up to 2/3)
CI 3 = heavy calculus (> 2/3)

40
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Periodontal disease stage (PD)

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PD 0 = Normal
PD 1 = Gingivitis only
PD 2 = 50% attachment loss

41
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Which stage of periodontal disease is reversable?

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Stage 2 or less

42
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What does the abbreviation GR mean?

A

gingival recession

43
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What does the abbreviation GH mean?

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gingival hyperplasia

44
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What does the abbreviation RTR mean?

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retained root

45
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What does the abbreviation TR mean?

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tooth root absorption

46
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What does the abbreviation EI mean?

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enamel infration

47
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What does the abbreviation EF mean?

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enamel fracture (missing pieces)

48
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What does the abbreviation UCF mean?

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uncomplicated crown fracture

50
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What does the abbreviation CCF mean?

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complicated crown fracture (pulp exposed)

51
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What does the abbreviation CCRF mean?

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complicated crown-root fracture

52
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What does the abbreviation UCRF mean?

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uncomplicated crown-root fracture

53
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What does the abbreviation RF mean?

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root fracture

54
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What does the abbreviation V mean?

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vital tooth

56
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What does the abbreviation NV mean?

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non-vital tooth (purple grey, dead)

56
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What does the abbreviation SN mean?

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supernumerary teeth (too many in mouth)

58
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What does the abbreviation GH mean?

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hyperplasia (extra tissue)

59
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Furcation scores (space between roots of tooth)

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F1 = entrance pocket
F2 = probe passes into opening
F3 = probe passes through and through
60
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Mobility scores (tooth movement)

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M1 = slight
M2 = moderate 0.5 - 2 mm
M3 = severe >2mm
61
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What does the abbreviation AB mean?

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abrasion (tooth wear from object other than attrition)

62
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What does the abbreviation AT mean?

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attrition (tooth on tooth wear)

63
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What does the abbreviation CA mean?

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caries (decay or cavity)

64
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Malocclusion class

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MAL 1 = normal jaw with specific teeth incorrectly positioned
MAL 2 = mandible shorter than maxilla
MAL 3 = maxilla shorter than mandible
MAL / BN = base narrow mandibular canine tooth

65
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What does the abbreviation MAL/RXB mean?

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Rostral cross bite-one or more mandibular incisors lies in front of maxillary incisor.

66
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What does the abbreviation MAL / CXB mean?

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Caudal bite - one or more of the mandibular premolars is buccal to the maxillary counterpart.

67
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What does the abbreviation CWD mean?

A

crowding

68
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Periodontal probe is place in what position to the tooth?

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Parallel

VTT 242: Dentistry (12 decks)

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