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Dental Flashcards

1
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What are the dental formulas for dogs, cats and horses regarding deciduous teeth?

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Dog : 2 x (I3/3, C 1/1, P3/3) – 28 teeth
Cat : 2 x (I3/3, C1/1, P4/4, M2/3) – 26 teeth
Horse: 2 x (I3/3, C0/0, P3/3) – 24 teeth

ML, Student #6, McCurnin 10th Edition pg. 1117

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What are some of the clinical and or behavioral signs of oral disease?

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Pawing at the mouth, facial swelling, dropping food, oral bleeding, anorexia, sneezing/snorting after eating/drinking, etc.
ML, Student #6, McCurnin 10th Edition pg.1120

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Flat occlusal surfaces are often susceptible to caries lesions. What is a caries lesion?

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Cavity

ML, Student #6, McCurnin 10th Edition pg. 1120

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What is the most critical step performed on an anesthetized dental patient?

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Polishing

ML, Student #6, McCurnin 10th Edition pg. 1143

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What are the 3 basic uses of local anesthesia?

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1: Splash block : wound irrigation directly into an open incision
2: Local anesthesia : infiltration of local anesthetic along planned incision lines or into the periodontal ligament of the tooth of interest
3: Regional anesthesia : delivery of local anesthetic to specific nerves to block an entire region of the body

ML, Student #6, McCurnin 10th Edition pg. 1143

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What 4 types of teeth do cats and dogs have?

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incisors, canines, premolars and molars

BH, Student #5 McCurnin 9th Edition pg. 1218

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What type of teeth are seen in horses and rodents?

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Hypsodont teeth

BH, Student #5 McCurnin 9th Edition pg. 1218

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What type of teeth are seen in dogs and cats?

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Brachydont teeth

BH, Student #5 McCurnin 9th Edition pg. 1218

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What is the term that refers to the surface of the mandibular teeth adjacent to the tongue?

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Lingual

BH, Student #5 McCurnin 9th Edition pg. 1219

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When there is a incorrect alignment of the teeth or jaws, what is this called?

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A malocclusion

BH, Student #5 McCurnin 9th Edition pg 1220

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What are the permanent dental formula for cat, dog and horse?

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Dog: 2X (I 3/3, C 1/1, P 4/4, M 2/3) = 42 teeth
Cat: 2X (I 3/3, C 1/1, P 3/2, M 1/1) = 30 Teeth
Horse: 2X (1 3/3, C 1/1, OR 0/0, P3 OR 4/3 OR 4, M 3/3) = 36/44 Teeth
LB, Student #2 McCurnin’s 9th ed.
pg. 1218

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What are the three mobility scoring index?

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Stage 0: Physiologic mobility up to 0.2 mm
Stage 1: Mobility is increased in any direction other than axial* over a distance of more than 0.2 mm and up to 0.5 mm.
Stage 2: Mobility is increased in any direction other than the axial over a distance of more than 0.5 mm and up to 1.0 mm
Stage 3: Mobility is increased in any direction other than axial over a distance exceeding 1.0 mm or any axial movement.
LB, Student #2 McCurnin’s 9th ed.
pg. 1231

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What is the normal probing depth for cats and dogs?

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Dogs: 0 to 3 mm
Cats: 0 to 1mm
LB, Student #2 McCurnin’s 9th ed.
pg. 1230

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What are the four regional nerve blocks for oral surgery for cats and dogs.

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Infraorbital, Middle mental, Inferior alveolar and Maxillary nerve block.
LB, Student #2 McCurnin’s 9th ed.
pg. 1247

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What are the four periodontal disease classifications?

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  1. Clinically normal
  2. Gingivitis with no attachment loss
  3. Less than 25% attachment loss - mild periodontitis
  4. 25% to 50% attachment loss - moderate periodontitis
  5. Greater than 50% attachment loss - advanced periodontitis
    LB, Student #2 McCurnin’s 9th ed.
    pg. 1248
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According to the American Veterinary Dental College, what tasks during dental procedures are reserved for DVMs only?

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Any procedure that results in alteration of the shape, structure, or positional location of the teeth in the dental arch.

(further restrictions on what non-DVMs can do may vary by state)
Student #11 SF
McCurnin’s 9th ed. pg.1217

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17
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What signs that may be seen during examination of the eyes may be indicative of dental disease?

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-decreased ability to retropulse one or both eyes
-swelling of soft tissue ventral to medial canthus
-ocular discharge

Student #11 SF
McCurnin’s 9th ed. pg. 1225-1227

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How does the hard palate of brachycephalic dogs compare to that of mesocephalic/dolichocephalic breeds?

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The rugae of the hard palate in brachycephalic dog breeds are more close together, creating rugal folds that can accumulate hair and debris.

Student #11 SF
McCurnin’s 9th ed.
pg. 1228

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19
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What is the most radiodense (aka radiopaque) structure of the tooth?

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Enamel covering the crown

Student #11 SF
McCurnin’s 9th ed
pg. 1235

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20
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Which premolars are cats missing on both the maxillary and mandibular arcades? What numbers are skipped in the Triadan system for cats?

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Maxillary: 1st premolars. 105 and 205 are skipped.

Mandibular: 1st and 2nd premolars. 305, 306, 405, and 406 are skipped.

Student #11 SF
McCurnin’s 9th ed.
pg 1219

21
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Caudal Stomatitis is the inflammation of what area of the oral cavity?

A

The palatoglossal folds of the pharynx, which are located lateral of the tongue.
MS, Student #10, McCurnin’s 10th ed.
pg. 1126-1127

22
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What is the periodontal probe used to measure?

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Attachment levels, sulcus and pocket depths, loss of bone in furcation areas, and the size of oral lesions.
MS, Student #10, McCurnin’s 10th ed.
pg. 1127

23
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What types of pathological findings can dental radiographs detect?

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Root reabsorption, caries, periapical bone loss, retained root tips, unerupted teeth, osteomyelitis, neoplasia, and tooth/jaw fractures.
MS, Student #10, McCurnin’s 10th ed.
pg. 1131

24
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What is the main purpose for polishing?

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Reduces the surface area of the tooth by smoothing over any scratches left during scaling.
MS, Student #10, McCurnin’s 10th ed.
pg. 1143

25
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What clinical signs can be seen in a patient in the acute phase of Masticatory Myositis?

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Patients in the acute phase will exhibit pain upon mouth opening, decreased appetite, and/or dropping of food.
MS, Student #10, McCurnin’s 10th ed.
pg. 1155

26
Q

What is the appropriate hand position for grasping periodontal instruments?

A

Modified pen grasp

Student #1 MA McCurnin 10th Edition pg. 1128

27
Q

Which nerve block prevents sensation of the soft tissue and bone of the ipsilateral mandible?

A

Inferior alveolar nerve block

Student #1 MA McCurnin 10th Edition pg. 1144

28
Q

For best success with teeth brushing, what advice should be given to clients about home care?

A

The pet’s mouth should be closed for teeth brushing and brushing should be done with a wet brush but no veterinary toothpaste. Toothpaste can be applied to the teeth after brushing is complete.

Student #1 MA McCurnin 10th Edition pg. 1147

29
Q

Which is the most common oral tumor in cats?

A

Squamous cell carcinoma.

Student #1 MA McCurnin 10th Edition pg. 1154

30
Q

What makes patients with acanthomatous ameloblastomas generally good candidates for surgery?

A

This type of tumor is locally invasive but does not metastasize.

Student #1 MA McCurnin 10th edition pg. 1155

31
Q

Why is a visual inspection of the ears performed during an extraoral exam?

A

Middle ear disease may be a cause for the presenting complaint of pain when opening the mouth. Evidence of discharge, odor, or pain on palpation of the ears should be noted

CP Student #9 McCurnin 9th ed. pg.1222

32
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What does the periodontium consist of?

A

Gingival connective tissue, alveolar bone, periodontal ligament, and cementum

CP Student #9 McCurnin 9th ed. pg. 1232

33
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What would a Stage 3 furcation (F3) indicate?

A

When a periodontal probe extends under the crown of a multirooted tooth and though one side of the furcation out the other

CP Student #9 McCurnin 9th ed. pg. 1233

34
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Which nerve block prevents sensation of the entire maxillary quadrant on buccal and palatal sides of the teeth?

A

Maxillary nerve block

CP Student #9 McCurnin 9th ed. pg. 1248

35
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What type of malocclusion is considered normal in brachycephalic dogs?

A

Class III occlusion (mandibular mesioclusion)

CP Student #9 McCurnin 9th ed. pg. 1259

36
Q

What makes Bovine stand out in their dental anatomy?

A

They have a dental pad.
CP Student #3 HG McCurnin

37
Q

Where is the incisive papilla located?

A

Midline between the maxillary incisors in dogs and cats.
CP Student #3 HG McCurnin pg1126

38
Q

What is all included in the periodontium?

A

gingival tissue, alveolar bone, periodontal ligament, and the cementum.
CP Student #3 HG McCurnin pg 1129

39
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What type of scaler is powered by an air compressor?

A

A sonic scaler.
CP Student#3 HG McCurnin pg1136

40
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What are the two types of ultrasonic scalers?

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Magnetostrictive and Piezoelectric.
CP Student #3 HG McCurnin pg 1137

41
Q

Which local anesthetic agent can last up to 10 hours?

A

Bupivacaine

McCurnin 10th ed pg 427 Student #7 LM

42
Q

What is an important consideration for your patient when scaling their teeth?

A

Checking to make sure that their endotracheal cuff is fully inflated
Mccurinin’s edition 9 pg 2962
Student #7 MM

43
Q

T or F Sickle scalers are used to scale the crowns of the teeth and have a sharp tip that will cause lacerations if the instrument is used subgingivally.

A

True

McCurnin 10th ed pg 436 Student #7 LM

44
Q

The radicular hypsodont type of dental morphology is found in which species?

A

Horse
McCurnin 10th ed pg 437 Student #7 LM

45
Q

The only easily palpable major salivary gland of the dog and cat is the…

A

Mandibular

McCurnin 10th ed pg 437 Student #7 LM

46
Q

What should the technician wear when scaling teeth

A

gloves, googles, scrub top that can be change after
Mccurinin’s edition 9 pg 2962
Student #7 MM

47
Q

Where are sickle scalers used

A

The crown of teeth
Mccurinin’s edition 9 pg 2971
Student #7 MM

48
Q

How do you preform a Infraorbital Nerve block in canines?

A

Insert needle into the foramen at the level of the mesial root of the 3rd maxilla premolar
Mccurinin’s edition 9 pg 2980
Student #7 MM

49
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What is Endodontic?

A

It is a type of dentistry that deals with treatment inside of the pulp and periapical tissue.
Mccurinin’s edition 9 pg 2993
Student #7 MM

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