Dental Flashcards
Dolichocephalic skull types are typical of
Greyhounds
Attrition refers to
From teeth contacting teeth
What age would a cat be expected to have all its permanent teeth erupted
6 mo
What is the mechanism by which horses teeth are kept clean
Normal mastication of abrasive substances
Which is not a factor when considering treatment options for teeth with end odor tic disease
Gender
Which tissue would not be considered part of the periodontium
Dentin
The “cheek teeth” in canines and felines are the
Premolars and molars
Mandibular brachygnathism belongs to what class of malocclusion
2
Which of the following is not true for dental impressions?
Dental impressions should be take during every annual veterinary exam
for operator safety, what is the appropriate protective equipment that should be worn during a dental cleaning procedure
gown, eye protection, gloves
which of the following is not a reason that bupivacaine 0.5% is commonly used in veterinary dentistry?
postoperative pain relief
What is the definitive method of diagnosis for masticatory myositis?
Serum and muscle tissue analysis
Which organization has been established to recognize products that have been shown to meet predetermined standards of plaque and calculus retardation?
The Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC)
Which form of local anesthetic delivery is most commonly used in veterinary dentistry?
regional anesthesia
How many permanent teeth are there in the normal adult canine dentition?
42
Which grade of periodontal disease requires tooth extraction?
IV
Which of the following is not an indication for exodontics?
aggressive biting behavior
What is the cause of masticatory myositis?
Antibody formation toward a specific component of myosin found only in the muscles of mastication
According to the mobility scoring index, how would a patient’s tooth be classified if mobility were in any direction other than axial over a distance of more than 0.5 mm and up to 1.0 mm
Stage 2
Which anatomical structure would be the most radiopaque on a dental radiograph?
enamel
What is one of the most common types of jaw fracture in the dog and cat?
Symphyseal separation of the mandible
The instrument used to measure gingival sulcus depth is a periodontal
probe
Discolored teeth in the dog are commonly a result of which disease or condition?
Pulpitis (pulp necrosis)
What therapy provides resolution to stomatitis in approximately 80% of cases in cats?
full mouth or nearly full mouth extractions
Which of the clinical symptoms of oral disease may be manifested later in the disease process?
anorexia
In which teeth is cemental hypoplasia known to occur in horses?
All teeth
What is the maximum depth of a periodontal pocket in which doxycycline can be placed?
4mm
What is the purpose of the varied grooves and ridges on the occlusal surfaces of the premolars and molars in the horse?
grinding of food
The only easily palpable major salivary gland of the dog and cat is the
mandibular
Once plaque has formed on a tooth, how long does it take to mineralize if left undisturbed?
1 day
Which of the following is not an example of a class 1 malocclusion?
the mandible is relatively shorter than the maxilla
Which type of diet is best to help control plaque?
a diet that has been manufactured and tested to control plaque
What is the treatment of choice for cats with tooth resorption?
exodontics
mandibular prognathism (mandibular mesioclusion) belongs to which class of malocclusion?
III
Intrinsic staining of the teeth that is often seen on the occlusal surface of maxillary molars of dogs would not be caused by
food pigments
What does CUPS refer to
Chronic ulcerative paradental stomatits
Which of the following chew toys has no potential for harmful effects when used to help prevent plaque and tartar accumulation?
antlers, rawhide, hooves
how do mechanical cleansing diets help prevent plaque and tartar accumulation?
long fibers oriented in one direction within a large kibble are designed to scrape the side of the teeth penetrate the kibble
What is the function of hexametaphosphate (HMP) in a chemical cleansing diet that helps prevent plaque and tartar accumulation?
HMP sequesters calcium in plaque fluids effectively preventing the mineralization of plaque
What is the most accurate method of determining a horse’s age based on its dentition?
Eruption times
What is not a reason doxycycline gel is the drug of choice for treatment of periodontal pocket?
it has never been indicated in allergic reaction in dogs and cats
On which teeth of the dog are crowns more commonly placed?
Canines and maxillary fourth premolars
which of the following is an example of regional anesthesia?
placing lidocaine at the foramen of the infraorbital nerve
what is recommended as an antibacterial oral rinse when treating periodontal disease?
0.12% chlorhexidine
What is the usual minimal age that conventional root canal therapy is usually performed on dogs and cats?
12 months of age
What is the maximum safe dose of bupivacaine 0.5% for the cat?
1.5 mg/kg
What is the maximum safe dose for bupivacaine 0.5% for the dog?
2 mg/kg
Why are human toothpastes not used for tooth brushing in veterinary patients?
they can cause stomach upset if swallowed
What is the term used to describe the process of mechanically adjusting the occlusal surface of horse teeth by removing raised areas?
floating
When performing dental radiographs, which technique is most useful for obtaining images of the mandibular teeth caudal to the mandibular 4th premolar?
paralleling technique
What is the usual treatment of choice for masticatory myositis?
an immunosuppressive dose of steroids tapered to a maintenance dose
Attempt to save teeth with advanced periodontal surgery should not be performed unless the client is able to
perform daily tooth brushing
Which dog breed is more likely to experience persistent deciduous teeth?
Yorkshire terrier
Which of the following is not an indication for restorative dentistry?
stained occlusal surfaces
What is the suture type and pattern recommended to close an exodontic area?
4.0 or 5.0 absorbable monofilament in a simple interrupted pattern
What is not one of the clinical signs associated with wry nose in the horse?
head shaking, rubbing, and tilting
Stomatits, seen most commonly as lymphocytic- plasmacytic stomatitis in cats, has what cause
immune mediated
the radicular hypsodont type of dental morphology is found in which species?
horses
once exodontia is performed, what is recommended as a lavage solution?
isotonic saline, 0.12% chlorhexidine solution
in what location are feline resorption lesions usually seen clinically?
cervical (neck) region
