Common Oral Conditions QUIZ Flashcards
A cat has been diagnosed with FORL (Feline Odontoclastic Resorptive Lesion). The cause of this condition is:
1. unknown
2. trauma
3. tumor
4. pathogenic bacteria
- unknown
The cause of the yellow discolored teeth in this dog is:
1. periodontal disease
2. tetracycline treatment as a puppy
3. chronic trauma from frisbee
4. chlorophyl in the diet
- tetracycline treatment as a puppy
This radiograph of a dog mouth shows 30–50% bone loss of this tooth, it is assessed as Periodontal Disease:
a. Stage I
b. Stage III
c. Stage 0
d. Stage IV
b. Stage III
This cat has been diagnosed with stomatitis. The next step for the veterinary team will be to…
1. test for FeLV/FIV
2. do nothing, it isn’t painful
3. initiate antibiotics
4. remove all of the teeth
- test for FeLV/FIV
This radiograph is demonstrating:
1. abrasion
2. caries
3. pulpitis
4. apical abscess/periapical disease
- apical abscess/periapical disease
Which of the following statements regarding oral tumors is correct?
1. Fibrosarcoma is the most common oral tumor of cats.
2. Squamous Cell Carcinoma is the most common oral tumor of dogs.
3. Acanthomatous epulis is a benign oral tumor that can destroy bone.
4. Surgery is the only treatment option for oral tumors.
- Acanthomatous epulis is a benign oral tumor that can destroy bone.
There are 5 steps to the development of Periodontal Disease, please fill in the missing steps IN ORDER OF OCCURENCE.
- Pellicle Develops
- __
- __
- __
- Periodontitis Develops
- Pellicle develops
- Plaque develops
- Calculus develops
- Gingivitis develops
- Periodontitis develops
Name three possible complications of Supernumerary Teeth.
- Non-erupted teeth
- Crowding
- Oral ulcers/lesions
How does the veterinary technician tell the difference between reparative dentin and caries in a lesion such as the one pictured?
LVT will utilize a Dental Explorer to evaluate lesion. If the Explorer sticks in the lesion, this is consistent with carie. If the instrument glides off smoothly, this is consistent with reparative dentin.
(Instrument used is not “Probe” it is an Explorer. Probe is used to measure gingival sulcus depth.)
Name two possible causes of enamel hypoplasia.
- Local & systemic
- Hereditary
- Environmental
Describe the difference between dental prophylaxis and periodontal therapy.
- Prophylaxis is a preventative treatment (not used often in vet med)
- Periodontal therapy is treatment after gingivitis/periodontal disease has developed.
List 3 possible clinical signs of the pain associated with FORL.
- Regurgitates food in whole form
- Rubbing face on floor or with paw
- Uninterested in food (unlike before)
List three possible clinical signs of skull or jaw fractures.
FINISH
- 3.
