Verstraete Flashcards
What is the primary directional force of the following muscles of mastication: temporalis, pterygoid, masseter?
Ch 27
Rostrodorsal
What surface of the mandible undergoes the maximal tensile force?
Ch 27
Oral/tooth surface
Define the symphyseal separation types:
Type I
Type II
Type III
Ch 30
Type I - no soft tissue laceration
Type II - soft tissue laceration present
Type III - soft tissue trauma, comminution, exposed bone and fractured teeth
What are the key mediators of wound healing?
Ch 1
Platelet derived growth factors (PDGFs)
Transforming growth factor beta (TGF-Beta)
What cell type regulates formation of granulation tissue?
Ch 1
Macrophages
What is the primary difference between oral and extraoral re-epithelialization?
Ch 1
Oral epithelial cells migrate directly onto the moist, exposed surface of the fibrin clot instead of under dry exudate of dermis
Alveolar osteitis occurs when…
Ch 1
The extraction site blood clot fails to form or disintegrates
Likelihood of wound infection increases substantially when bacteria proliferate to levels greater than…
Ch 1
10^5 organisms per gram of tissue
Does the canine/feline mandible contain hematopoietic cells?
Ch 2
No
How much osteoid may be produced per day?
Ch 2
1 µm
Which forms first in fracture healing, woven or lamellar bone?
Ch 2
Woven bone
How much bone can osteoclasts resorb per day?
Ch 2
50-100µm
What is the fracture gap cutoff (µm) for direct vs indirect bone healing?
Ch 2
800µm
True or false - the term antibiotic refers only to natural compounds of microbial origin?
Ch 3
True
Verstraete Chapter 3 on antibiotics reports that for each minute in orthopedic surgery involving stainless steel plating the risk of infection increases by what percent?
Ch 3
2%
What are the positive benefits of local anesthesia mentioned in Verstraete Chapter 3?
Ch 3
Suppresses cortisol and catecholamine levels
Reduces muscle breakdown postoperatively
The AVDC antibiotics use position statement indicates that antibiotics should be used in what cases?
Ch 3
“For animals that are immune compromised, have underlying systemic disease (such as clinically evident cardiac, hepatic, and renal diseases) and/or when severe oral infection is present.”
What are the most common bacterial causes of canine infective endocarditis in order of frequency?
Ch 3
Staphylococcus spp
Streptococcus spp
Escherichia coli
Bartonella (affects almost exclusively the aortic valve)
In people the prevalence of bacteremia following third molar surgery was 67% at 15 minutes after finishing oral manipulations. This prevalence is almost as high as that for daily living true or false?
Ch 3
True
True or false: Most veterinary studies do not support the association between bacterial endocarditis and either dental/oral surgery or oral infections in dogs.
Ch 3
True
What is the only cardiac disease statistically shown to predispose dogs to infective endocarditis?
Ch 3
subaortic stenosis
True or false: There is no evidence that dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease have increased risk of infective endocarditis
Ch 3
True - use of prophylactic antibiotics prior to dental procedures for dogs with MVD controversial, further studies needed
Examples of clean contaminated oral surgeries
Ch 3
Noninfected dental extraction
Bone grafting
Orthognathic surgery
Infection rate of contaminated surgeries when antibiotics not used
Ch 3
20-30%
Infection rate of dirty surgeries when antibiotics not used
Ch 3
50%
Mandibular or maxillary fractures have a higher rate of infection?
Ch 3
Mandibular
Review of 547 human patients with major contaminated oncologic head and neck surgery concluded (Johnson 1988 Ann Surg)
Ch 3
Perioperative antibiotic administration should be performed
No evidence exists to support prolonged antibiotic administration beyond first 24 hours
What are the 2012 guidelines of the International Association of Dental Traumatology’s recommendations for antibiotic usage following reimplantation of luxated/avulsed teeth?
Ch 3
Recommend antibiotics for 7 days following tooth reimplantation
First choice is tetracycline followed by penicillin or amoxicillin
True or false: Subgingival microflora was highly susceptible to commonly used antibiotics in 1995 (Harvey CE, Thornsberry C, Miller BR, Shofer FS. Antimicrobial susceptibility of subgingival bacterial flora in dogs with gingivitis.J Vet Dent. 1995;12:151–155.)
Ch 3
True
True or false: In a 2006 study resistance of subgingival aerobic and anaerobic flora to commonly used antibiotics in dogs with perio was high (Radice M, Martino PA, Reiter AM. Evaluation of subgingival bacteria in the dog and susceptibility to commonly used antibiotics. J Vet Dent.2006;23:219–224.)
Ch 3
True
Resistance to amox-clav lowest of commonly used antibiotics → still significant
Prevotella intermedia 33%, Porphyromonas gingivalis and Peptostreptococcus spp 25%
Bacteroides fragilis resistant to all antibiotics
Doxirobe (subgingivally delivered, sustained release doxycycline polymer) is registered for veterinary patients for treatment of…
Ch 3
periodontal pockets with probing depths 4mm or deeper after periodontal debridement
What is the subantimicrobial dose of doxycycline according to Verstraete?
Ch 3
20mg PO q12h for 9 months or 2mg/kg PO q24h for 8 weeks
Concentrations of antibiotics needed to inhibit subgingival plaque in biofilms reported to be how many times greater than concentrations needed to inhibit the same strains grown planktonically?
Ch 3
250-1000
What is primary hyperalgesia?
Ch 4
Primary → related to changes in sensitivity of peripheral neurons
Release of various mediators → reduce the threshold for further stimulation of nociceptors in the injured area
What is secondary hyperalgesia?
Ch 4
Secondary → due to changes in central processing of neuronal input
Nociceptive input into the spinal cord interacts with adjacent neurons and sensitizes them to further stimuli
Manifests as change in nociceptive threshold outside the area of injury
What is the definition of allodynia?
Ch 4
Pain due to a stimulus which does not normally provoke pain
What is the volume of collagen scaffold recommended to fill a critical size bone defect for regeneration?
Ch 53
Volume of collagen scaffold = 1/2 to 3/4 of the mandibular height and a length 2 mm greater than the defect span
What % volume should a collagen scaffold be infused with rhBMP-2 for regeneration of critical size bone defect?
Ch 53
50%
How does light cure composite become solid?
Ch 31
Polymerization reaction by the induction of free radical formation through a specific wavelength of blue light (400-500 (470) nm)
What concentration of light source is needed for light-curing composites?
Ch 31
400-500 nm → 470 nm
Name that wiring technique
Ch 31
Ivy loop
Name that wiring technique
Ch 31
Risdon
Name that wiring technique
Ch 31
Essig
Name that wiring technique
Ch 31
Stout
What is the definition of hypotension in mmHg?
Ch 4
systolic pressure <90mmHg or mean pressure < 70mmHg
What percent of crystalloids administered will remain in the vascular space?
Ch 4
50%
What is the standard for determining efficiency of ventilation in the anesthetized patient?
Ch 4
Blood gas analysis
What nerve provides sensory innervation to the hard palate?
Major palatine nerve
branch of the pterygopalatine n
Ch 4
Which branches of the infraorbital nerve primarily supply the maxillary fourth premolar tooth?
Ch 4
Middle superior alveolar branches
Which branches of the infraorbital nerve supply the rostral premolar, canine and incisor teeth?
Ch 4
Rostral superior alveolar branches
Which opioids can take up to 30 minutes to achieve maximal effect?
Ch 4
Morphine and buprenorphine
How long does it take for fentanyl patches to reach peak plasma concentrations?
Ch 4
6-24 hours
What is the mechanism of action of grapiprant?
Ch 4
Prostaglandin EP4 Receptor Antagonist
What are these instruments used for?
Ch 4
Percutaneous needle catheter technique for esophagostomy tube placement
esophagostomy tube set: esophagostomy introduction tube, 10G 50mm needle with Peel-away sheath needle, 10 F silicone catheter
What is the allometric RER formula?
Ch 5
RER (kcal/day) = 70( BW (kg) ^ 0.75)
Why does cone beam CT have poorer contrast resolution than conventional CT?
Ch 6
More scatter
What does increasing pitch do to signal:noise ratio for CT?
Ch 6
Increasing pitch reduces signal:noise ratio
An increase in pitch negatively impacts image quality for pitch >1.5
What is the dose for iodonated contrast?
Ch 6
600-800 mg/kg
What force does an elevator apply to the Sharpey fibers?
Ch 13
Rotational (lever)
What are the three requirements for acceptable retained tooth root?
Ch 13
<3-4 mm in size, deeply embedded in bone, no periapical lucency
How frequently are dichotomous roots of cats MaxP2s seen?
Ch 14
Greater than 50%
27.7% single root, dichotomous root 55.1%, two roots 9.2%
Which two arteries are located near the maxillary canine tooth alveolus in a dog?
Ch 15
Lateral nasal artery and branch of major palatine artery
What is the definition of asepsis?
Ch 7
Complete absence of any bacteria, viruses, fungi, molds or parasites capable of causing infection
What is the most common needle holder grip in oral surgery?
Ch 7
Wide-based tripod grip
What is the maximum speed of a high speed handpiece?
Ch 7
40,000rpm
Have emphysematous complications from using a high speed hand piece been documented in animals?
Ch 7
No
Why is deionized water used in dental machines?
Ch 7
Tap water is harmful to canine fibroblasts
Microorganisms may be present in tap water and biofilm may form in waterline
What does low level disinfection achieve?
Ch 7
least effective - does not kill bacterial endospores or Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Can kill most bacteria, some viruses and some fungi
What is intermediate level disinfection?
Ch 7
kills M. tuberculosis bu not bacterial endospores. kills vegetative bacteria, most viruses, most fungi
What is high level disinfection?
Ch 7
kills some but not all bacterial endospores, M. tuberculosis
Monocryl loses what percent of its tensile strength after 2 weeks?
Ch 8
20-30%
What is the most commonly used suture needle in oral surgery?
Ch 8
3/8 circle needle
What are the most recommended sutures for intraoral use?
Ch 8
Monocryl and Vicryl-Rapide sizes 4-0, 5-0, 6-0
What is the frequency needed to cut mineralized tissue with a piezotome?
Ch 9
25-35 kHz
What is the cutting rate of the piezotome?
Ch 9
0.25-0.3mm per second
Which of the following is correct in the prevalence of traumatic dental injuries?
a. The majority of cases affected cats more than dogs
b. The most common age of animal affected is >5 years old
c. Concussion is the most common type of injury
d. Avulsion is the most common type of injury
Ch 24
c. Concussion is the most common type of injury
“Concussion (with tooth discoloration) was the most common periodontal injury (83.1%), followed by avulsion (9.0%), lateral luxation (4.8%), extrusive luxation (1.2%), intrusive luxation (1.2%), and subluxation (0.6%) injuries.”
Which teeth are most commonly affected by TDI?
Ch 24
Incisors and canines
How long does the clinician have before necrosis of the PDL starts to occur for an avulsed tooth without storage in an appropriate solution?
Ch 24
60 minutes
What properties are important to preserve an avulsed tooth?
ch 24
Osmolarity
pH
Temperature
How long does the clinician have before necrosis of the PDL starts to occur for an avulsed tooth WITH storage in an appropriate solution?
Ch 24
3 hours
What are complications of TDI replantation?
ch 24
Coronal discoloration
Marginal bone loss
Pulp necrosis
Ankylosis and resorption
The removal of the blood clot prior to replantation of experimentally avulsed dog teeth resulted in less ankylosis and resorption
Where do the efferent lymphatics of palatine tonsils drain to?
Ch 63
Medial retropharyngeal lymph nodes
No afferent lymphatics
What is the arterial and venous anatomy of the palatine tonsils?
Ch 63
Lingual artery –> tonsilar artery –> branches 2-3 times to enter base of each tonsil
Numerous small veins leave each tonsil and empty into palatine venous plexus
What are the indications for tonsillectomy?
Ch 63
Chronic recurrent tonsillitis, adjunct therapy to radiation for canine tonsillar SCC, removal of benign tonsillar polyps and cysts, less commonly to treat brachycephalic syndrome
The tonsillar pathology in images A and B are most consistent with what neoplasms?
Ch 63
A. Malignant lymphoma
B. Unilateral tonsillar SCC
For what tonsillar neoplasia is tonsillectomy not indicated?
Ch 63
Malignant lymphoma
Chemotherapy treatment of choice
What is the most commonly reported tonsillar tumor in dogs? Ch 63
Ch 63
SCC
What surgical tonsillectomy technique has not been described in dogs?
A. Parker-Kerr suture pattern
B. CO2 laser
C. Bipolar vessel sealing device (Ligasure)
D. Transection with monopolar cautery
B. CO2 laser
commonly performed in people but not described in dogs. A and C most recommended