Oral Exam Anesthetized

Question 1

What areas of the face are palpated? (5)

Answer 1

1. Face
2. Temporomandibular joint
3. Salivary glands
4. Lymph nodes
5. Intramandibular space

Question 2

Oral exam on an AWAKE patient 6-point eval of dental occlusion (6)

Answer 2

1. Look at the head symmetry
2. Incisor relationship
3. Canine occlusion
4. Premolar alignment
5. Distal premolar/molar occlusion
6. Individual teeth positioning

Question 3

Once the evaluation of the occlusion checklist is completed on the awake patient, what is the next area to evaluate?

Answer 3

Mucus membranes!
Look for:
- Color
- Texture
- Signs of bleeding disorders

Question 4

Petechia, what is it?

Answer 4

Pinpoint hemorrhages on the mucous membranes.
-AKA a bleeding disorder

Question 5

Ecchymosis, what is it?

Answer 5

Hemorrhagic area, larger then petechia, that forms non-elevated, rounded or irregular bluish spots on the mucous membranes or skin.
-AKA a bleeding disorder

Question 6

What pathologies should you look out for while doing an oral exam? (4)

Answer 6

1. Fractured teeth
2. Gingival recession
3. Furcation exposure
4. Oral masses

Question 7

Oral exam of an ANESTHETIZED patient (6)

Answer 7

1. Gingivitis & gingival index
2. Periodontal probing depth
3. Gingival recession
4. Furcation involvement
5. Mobility
6. Periodontal attachment

Question 8

The evaluation of gingivitis is based on the combination of ___, ___, and the presence of ___.

Answer 8

1. Redness
2. Swelling
3. Bleeding

Question 9

Gingival index:
0:
1:
2:
3:

Answer 9

0. Healthy gingiva
1. Mild gingivitis
   - Slight reddening & swelling of the gingival margin.
   - No bleeding present when probed.
2. Moderate gingivitis
   - Gingival margin is red & swollen.
   - Bleeding occurs with gentle probing of the gingival sulcus.
3. Severe gingivitis
   - Gingival margin is very swollen.
   - Spontaneous bleeding +/- ulceration.

Question 10

Gingivitis grade

Answer 10

Grade 3

Question 11

Gingivitis grade

Answer 11

Grade 2

Question 12

Gingivitis grade

Answer 12

Grade 1

Question 13

Periodontitis occurs when the periodontal ___ has been destroyed, and the alveolar bone is ___. This is called “periodontal ___.”

Answer 13

1. Ligament
2. Reabsorbed
3. Pocketing

Question 14

For periodontal probing, you will place the probe into the gingival ___ until resistance is felt. Walk the probe around the ___ of the tooth. Mark down the measurements of each tooth, approx __-__ per tooth.
A normal depth is __mm or less in a dog and __mm or less in a cat.

Answer 14

1. Sulcus
2. Circumference
3. 4-6
4. 3mm
5. 1mm