Extractions

Question 1

What are 4 potential complications associated with extractions?

Answer 1

• Tooth fracture
• Sublingual edema
• Jaw fracture
• Sensory deficits

Question 2

Describe the difference between the 2 types of extractions

Answer 2

Closed/Non-Surgical: Simple luxation

Open/Surgical: Mucoperiosteal flap made via incision, when alveolar bone needs to be assessed

Question 3

Closed extraction technique can only be used on ________ teeth, with the exception of ______ unless there is extensive boneloss

Answer 3

Single-rooted, canine

Question 4

During a closed extraction, a ______ is advanced into the gingival sulcus and is worked around the full tooth to loosen the periodontal ligament

Answer 4

Sharp luxator

Question 5

Dental forceps are used to gently lift a loosened tooth but should not be used on _____ teeth or with force or root fractures can occur.

Answer 5

feline

Question 6

In an open extraction, multi-rooted teeth must be sectioned into single-rooted units using a ______

Answer 6

bur

Question 7

What is Dry Socket?

Answer 7

Acute Alveolar Osteitis - condition after extraction where the blood clot that normally fills the socket is lost and the alveolar bone and nerves are exposed.

Question 8

What is the term for the process of removing diseased gingiva to eliminate suprabony pockets

Answer 8

Gingivoplasty

Question 9

What part of the mouth is involved in Endontic disease?

Answer 9

The soft inner tissue of the teeth (pulp)

Question 10

What is a Porphyromonas Denticanis-Gulae-Salivosa Bacterin?

Answer 10

A vaccination for healthy dogs as an aid in preventing periodontitis, as demonstrated by a reduction in bone changes associated with the bacteria Porphyromonas gulae or P. salivosa