Dentistry Flashcards
Dog Dental Formula (permanent)
2x [I3/3, C1/1, P4/4, M 2/3]
Dog total # teeth.
42
Cat total # teeth.
30
Cat Dental Formula (permanent).
2x [I3/3, C1/1, P3/2, M1/1]
What is the difference between grade 1 and grade 2 gingivitis?
Grade 1 doesn’t bleed when probed, Grade 2 does
How deep should the periodontal pocket be in a dog?
1-3mm
How deep should the periodontal pocket be in a cat?
0.5-1mm
What is the major difference between gingivitis and periodontitis with regard to tx?
Gingivitis - Reversible
Periodontitis - irreversible
What is stage 1 periodontitis?
up to 25% attachment loss
What is stage 2 periodontitis?
25-50% attachment loss
what are the 2 key factors when deciding upon dental extraction?
Pain
Infection
When is an open extraction mandatory?
Bizzare root morphology
Extensive tooth resorption
Canines
What size suture material should be used to close an open extraction?
4-0
how long should you prescribe analgesia for post open extraction?
5-10d
Which local analgesics are appropriate to use in SA dentals?
Lidocaine
Bupivicaine
BOTH at 1mg/kg
What are the 2 blocks for the upper arcade?
Infraorbital
Maxillary
Which block affects the max I; C; P1/2/3 and the soft/hard tissues rostral to the upper 4th PM?
Infraorbital
Which block affects the max 4th PM, max Ms and the soft/hard tissue caudal to the max 4th PMs?
Maxillary
What are the 2 blocks used for the lower arcade?
Inferior Alveolar
Middle Mental
Which block affects all mandibular structures?
Inferior alveolar
Which block affects mandib incisors & ST?
Middle Mental
Describe a type 1 FORL
Lysis of neck and crown, root unaffected.
Signs: lesion on gingival margin
Describe a type 2 FORL
Lysis of root, crown may be missing. Loss of periodontal space.
Signs: pink crown, granulation tissue on neck.