Dentistry Flashcards
The term for a tooth that has one root but two crowns is
- Fusion
- Oligodontia
- Gemini
- Polydontia
Gemini
Which of the following correctly defines the term stomatitis?
- inflammation of the tongue
- inflammation of the region of the tonsils
- inflammation of the oral mucosal surfaces
- inflammation of the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone
inflammation of the oral mucosal surfaces
Fractured deciduous teeth
- Should be extracted
- Should be repaired
- Should be left in place until they are normally shed
- Are insignificant
Should be extracted
What term identifies the instrument used for root planing?
- Curette
- Explorer
- Periodontal probe
- Scaler
Curette
Pocket depth is measured from the
- Cementoenamel junction to the bottom of the pocket
- Current free gingival margin to the bottom of the gingival sulcus
- Cementoenamel junction to the current free gingival margin, and then adding 1 to 2 mm
- Cementoenamel junction to the apical extent of the defect
Current free gingival margin to the bottom of the gingival sulcus
The periodontium includes the periodontal ligament and all of the following except
- Enamel
- Alveolar bone
- Gingiva
- Cementum
Enamel
When referring to teeth, which of the following terms describes the portion of the tooth that is in line with the dental arcade and closest to the rostral midline of the dental arch?
- buccal
- mesial
- distal
- lingual
mesial
Periodontal pockets are measured by which dental instrument?
- curette
- scaler
- probe
- elevator
Probe
A scale is used to?
- Scale large amounts of calculus from the tooth’s surface
- Check the tooth’s surface for any irregularities
- Scale calculus from the tooth surface located in the gingival sulcus
- Measure the depth of gingival recession
Scale large amounts of calculus from the tooth’s surface
How many upper incisors does a goat have?
- six
- zero
- two
- four
Zero
What term identifies the wearing away of teeth by tooth-against-tooth contact during mastication?
- Erosion
- Attrition
- Calculus
- Plaque
Attrition
Mineralized debris on the tooth surface is known as which of the following?
- cementum
- plaque
- dentin
- calculus
Calculus
Normal scissor occlusion is when the maxillary fourth premolars occlude
- Buccally to the mandibular fourth premolar
- Buccally to the mandibular first molar
- Lingually to the mandibular first molar
- Level with the mandibular fourth premolar
Buccally to the mandibular first molar
The root length of an upper canine is how long compared with the length of the exposed portion of that tooth?
- One and a half times the length
- Three times the length
- One half the length
- Same length
One and a half times the length
What is the normal sulcus depth of the teeth of dogs when examining with a periodontal probe?
- 3-8 mm
- 3-5 mm
- 0-1 mm
- 0-3 mm
0-3 mm
What is the carnassial tooth?
- this is another name for the canine tooth
- this is another term for a supernumerary tooth
- the largest shearing tooth of each dental arcade
- the tooth with the deepest root in each dental arcade
the largest shearing tooth of each dental arcade
When the pulp cavity of a tooth is exposed, what is the appropriate procedure(s) that should be performed?
- No procedure is required
- Prophylactic dentistry to reduce tartar and plaque buildup on the tooth
- Tooth extraction or pulp capping
- Filing of the crown leaving roots behind
Tooth extraction or pulp capping
Gingivoplasty is the
- Binding of the loose teeth together to stabilize them during a healing process
- Addition of more gingiva to the site
- Removal of hyperplastic gingival tissue
- Removal of a portion of the tooth structure
Removal of hyperplastic gingival tissue
The term polydontia refers to
- Retained deciduous teeth
- Supernumary teeth
- Tooth loss as a result of periodontal disease
- Supernumary teeth and retained deciduous teeth
Supernumary teeth
Dental film should be placed in the mouth with the dimple
- Up and pointing rostrally
- Down and pointing rostrally
- Down and pointing caudally
- Up and pointing caudally
Up and pointing rostrally
The nerve and blood vessel of a tooth is located in the
- Pulp cavity
- Sulcus
- Marrow cavity
- Calculus
Pulp cavity
The thin film covering a tooth that comprises bacteria, saliva, and food particles is
- Calculus
- Plaque
- Attrition
- Erosion
Plaque
The term for a tooth that has one root but two crowns is
- Polydontia
- Oligodontia
- Fusion
- Gemini
Gemini
While performing routine prophylactic dentistry, the veterinary technician notes a large, red raised lesion on the lip of her feline patient. The client noted that the lesion “comes and goes.” What is a reasonable differential for this lesion?
- Trauma-related lesion
- Tumor
- Feline resorptive lesion
- Eosinophilic ulcer
Eosinophilic ulcer
Which of the following teeth are not normally present in the adult cat?
- P1 and P1 and P2
- M2 and M1
- P1 and P1 and P2
- M2 and M2
P1 and P1 and P2
In what grade of periodontal disease does early pocket formation occur without initial bone loss?
- Grade III
- Grade II
- Grade I
- Grade IV
Grade II
Using the Triadan system, the proper way of describing a dog’s first upper left permanent premolar is
- 105
- 306
- 502
- 205
205
Which of the following are triple rooted teeth in dogs?
- upper 4th premolars
- lower 1st premolars
- lower 2nd premolars
- upper 1st premolars
upper 4th premolars
What drug should not be given to pregnant dogs because it may cause discoloration of the puppies’ teeth?
- Tetracycline
- Amoxicillin
- Penicillin
- Chloramphenicol
Tetracycline
Which of the following is an example of an endodontic treatment?
- sift palate resection surgery
- tumor removal from the tongue
- dental scaling
- root canal
root canal
In veterinary dentistry, chlorhexidine solutions are used because they
- Prevent cementoenamel erosion
- Are used to treat gingival hyperplasia in brachycephalic breeds
- Have antibacterial properties
- Remove enamel stains and whiten teeth
Have antibacterial properties
As part of normal tooth growth, what part of the tooth thickens?
- Enamel
- Dentin
- Pulp
- Gingiva
Dentin
The shrinkage of free gingiva in the presence or bacteria, plaque, and/or dental calculus is termed
- Gingival reduction
- Gingival intussusception
- Recessional gum disease
- Gingival recession
Gingival recession
In radiographs, an apical abscess appears as a
- Radiopaque area inside the tooth pulp
- Radiolucent area inside the tooth pulp
- Radiopaque area around the apex of the tooth
- Radiolucent area around the apex of the tooth
Radiolucent area around the apex of the tooth
Class II malocclusions in which the teeth in the mandible are distal to their maxillary equivalents is termed
- Neutroclusions
- Distoclusions
- Oroclusions
- Mesioclusions
Distoclusions
The deciduous incisors
- Erupt at 31/2 to 4 weeks of age
- Have roots that are proportionally longer than the roots of permanent incisors
- Are the most frequently retained teeth
- Are not usually replaced with permanent incisors until the dog is 6 months old
Are not usually replaced with permanent incisors until the dog is 6 months old
Which technique is needed to produce quality intraoral radiographs?
- occlusal angle technique
- bisecting angle technique
- maxillary angle technique
- oblique angel technique
bisecting angle technique
Periodontal disease can refer to processes affecting which of the following?
- hard palate
- dentin
- enamel
- gingiva
Gingiva
In which of the following species do teeth fail to continue growing?
- Rat
- Horse
- Rabbit
- Cat
Cat
Accumulations of desquamated cells, food particles, and bacteria along the teeth are known as which of the following?
- caries
- tartar
- calculus
- plaque
plaque
What term identifies the loss of tooth structure by chemical means?
- Erosion
- Calculus
- Attrition
- Plaque
Erosion
The dental formula for the permanent teeth in the dog is 2(I 3/3 and C 1/1) plus
- P 3/4 and M 3/3 = 42
- P 4/4 and M 2/3 = 42
- P 4/4 and M 3/2 = 42
- P 3/4 and M 3/2 = 40
P 4/4 and M 2/3 = 42
A complication that may develop if subgingival plaque is improperly removed is
- Bitten technician
- Etched tooth enamel
- Overheated tooth
- Torn epithelial attachment
Torn epithelial attachment
The purpose of polishing during the dental prophy is to
- Apply flouride
- Smooth out the rough areas and retard plaque formation
- Massage the gums
- Disinfect the surface of the tooth
Smooth out the rough areas and retard plaque formation
The cat has which of the following numbers of maxillary and mandibular premolars in one half of the mouth?
- 2 and 2
- 3 and 3
- 2 and 3
- 3 and 2
3 and 2
Malocclusions can lead to dental disease for all the following reasons except
- Abnormal wear of teeth resulting from malposition leading to fracture and pulp exposure
- Presence of resorptive lesions leading to destruction of teeth
- Soft tissue trauma from teeth that are abnormally positioned
- Accelerated development of periodontal disease resulting from lack of normal wear and the normal flushing on teeth with saliva
Presence of resorptive lesions leading to destruction of teeth
To protect the pulp tissue of teeth from thermal damage during ultrasonic scaling, one should
- Use slow rotational speed
- Change tips frequently
- Use constant irrigation
- Use appropriate amounts of paste
use constant irrigation
Mineralized debris on the tooth surface is known as which of the following?
- dentin
- calculus
- cementum
- plaque
calculus
Which of the following species have hypsodont teeth?
- pigs
- primates
- horses
- dogs
Horses
The term that best describes a dog with an abnormally short mandible is
- Prognathism
- Dolichocephalic
- Mesaticephalic
- Brachygnathism
Brachygnathism
The range for acceptable gingival sulcal measurements in cats is?
- 1 to 3 mm
- 0.005 to 0.007 mm
- 1.5 to 4.5 mm
- 0.5 to 1 mm
0.5 to 1 mm
A biopsy report confirms that an oral mass is an acanthomatous epulis; what can be said about this growth?
- It is a nonmalignant tumor
- It is a malignant tumor
- It is very likely to metastasize
- It is related to the presence of a malocclusion
It is a nonmalignant tumor
Using the Triadan system, the proper way of describing a cat’s first lower right molar is
- 407
- 109
- 409
- 909
409
Which of the following nerve blocks can be used to decrease anesthetic requirements and provide analgesia for a dental extraction of a maxillary tooth?
- infraorbital block
- mental nerve block
- auriculopalpebral block
- inferior alveolar block
infraorbital block
Which of the following species has a double row of incisors?
- rabbit
- hamster
- chinchilla
- ferret
Rabbit
What is the dental formula for the adult horse?
- 2 (I3/3 C0/0 P2/2 M3/3)
- 2 (I4/3 C1/1 P3/3 M 3/3)
- 2 (I3/3 C1/1 P4/3 M3/3)
- 2 (I4/4 C1/1 P2/2 M3/3)
2 (I3/3 C1/1 P4/3 M3/3)
What is the minimum age for a cat to have all of its permanent teeth?
- 10 months
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 8 months
6 months
As teeth make contact and grind together they gradually become worn. What is the process known as?
- hypertrophy
- dentition
- attrition
- thinning
attrition
Malocclusion in which one side of the mandible or maxilla is disproportionate to its other side
- Anterior crossbite
- Posterior crossbite
- Wry mouth
- Base-narrow mandibular canines
Wry mouth
Apical means “toward the ____.”
- Root tip
- Tongue
- Crown
- Cheeks
Root tip
What personal protective equipment would be required for a dental cleaning?
- eye protection, cap, booties, gloves
- mask, eye protection, cap
- mask, eye protection, gloves
- booties, cap, mask, gloves
mask, eye protection, gloves
Which of the following terms describes something that is closer to the root of a tooth relative to another structure?
- distal
- buccal
- apical
- coronal
apical
How many 3-rooted permanent maxillary teeth are in the mouth of a dog?
- 8
- 4
- 6
- 2
6
Which of the following animals do not have canine teeth?
- horses
- ferrets
- pigs
- rodents
rodents
What is the main purpose of premolar teeth?
- Holding and tearing
- Grinding
- Gnawing and grooming
- Cutting and breaking
Cutting and breaking
Name the dental instrument :
acts like a ruler, and has markings along its side measured out in millimeters.
- probe
- curette
- luxator
- polisher
probe
A complication that may develop if subgingival plaque is improperly removed is
- Etched tooth enamel
- Torn epithelial attachment
- Bitten technician
- Overheated tooth
Torn epithelial attachment
Which of the following is true regarding dentition in dogs?
- the incisors of the mandible should be palatal to the incisors on the maxilla
- the dog has a total of 6 incisors
- the incisor on the maxilla should rest caudal to the incisors on the mandible
- the lower first molars in the dog are triple-rooted
the incisors of the mandible should be palatal to the incisors on the maxilla
An older dog with dental disease is presented to the clinic with a draining tract below the right eye. What is the most likely cause?
- Right-sided maxillary carnassial tooth root abscess
- Maxillary incisor tooth root abscess
- Right-sided mandibular carnassial tooth root abscess
- Left-sided maxillary carnassial tooth root abscess
Right-sided mandibular carnassial tooth root abscess
