Dental Rotation

Method by which impulses are recognized as pain

Perception

When taking a radiograph what position is the patient placed in?

Dorsal recumbency

Crown Fracture (FX)

Retained Deciduous tooth (RD)

Root Canal Therapy (RCT)

Simple Extraction (X)

Gingival Recession

GR

Mobility

M

Missing Tooth

O

Periodontal Pocket

P (PP)

Furcation Exposure

FE

Gingival Hyperplasia

GH

Root Exposure

RE

Resorptive Lesion

RL, FORL, FDR

Root Resorption

RR

This instrument is used to measure pocket/sulcus depths around a tooth in order to check the health of the periodontium

Periodontal Probe

Supragingival ONLY because they can damage the gingiva and periodontal ligament

Scaler

Used to remove calculus both subgingivally and supragingivally

Curette

The cutting edge portion is the working part of the scaler. True or False?

True

This instrument allows quick removal of large pieces of calculus

Calculus Removal Forceps

How many teeth does a puppy have?

28

How many teeth does an adult dog have?

42

What is the hardest substance in the body? It is also fairly resistant to stains

enamel

Dentin is produced by…

Ondontoblasts

The tooth is held into the alveolus by the….

Periodontal ligament

In the dental formulas, the primary teeth are indicated by….

Lower case letters

A class ___ occlusion is said to occur when the mandible is shorter than normal.

II

Inflammation of the gingiva is called…..

Gingivitis

Maxillary brachygnathism is caused by a ____ maxilla.

Shortened

_____ will normally resist staining, but …… will stain easily due to being porous.

Enamel, Dentin

What is the most common fracture of the 4th premolar?

Slab fracture

What is ONLY hand instruments?

Explorers, periodontal probes, calculus removal forceps, curettes

Scalers should not be used ___ because they could damage the gingiva and periodontal ligaments.

Subgingivally

A …. blade will not reflect light, and a ….. blade will reflect light.

Sharp, Dull

An acquired pellicle is classified as….

An acellular film composed of salivary glycoproteins that closely and firmly adheres to the oral cavity.

Stage 4 periodontal disease is classified by:

Probing and radiographic signs of attachment loss > 50%. Severe pocket depth or recession, bleeds easily on probing, pus, bone loss, motility, advanced breakdown.

Why is epinephrine sometimes added to bupivicaine?

To decrease the chance of toxicity and counteract vasoconstriction

Bupivicaine at the concentration of ___ is the drug of choice.

0\.5%

As a rule of thumb, to avoid creating toxicity with a local anesthetic, one should not exceed ___ in cats and dogs.

2 mg/kg

The site for a ___ block is dorsal to the distal root of the third maxillary premolar with the needle advanced into the infraorbital foramen.

Rostral Maxillary

When administering a local anesthetic, you should….

Always aspirate to ensure you are not in a vessel

What is the name of the instrument that is used to engage the teeth and raise them from their socket?

Dental elevators

These are used to grasp the tooth and remove it from its socket.

Extraction forceps

What type of motion should be used to remove a tooth?

Rotational

What is the easiest method for removing multirooted teeth?

Split them prior to removal

What is NOT a single rooted tooth in the dog?

Maxillary 4th premolar

We use antibiotics as part of periodontal therapy…..

In stage 3, 4, and compromised patients

What is required to prevent overheating of the teeth and damage to the pulp when using ultrasonic handpieces?

Water flow

Client education on their pet’s dental health should begin…..

Before the procedure is performed

What is the best strategy for preventing periodontal disease?

Plaque Control

Ideally, how often should clients brush their pet’s teeth?

Everyday

Plaque can start to form ____ after brushing.

6-8 hours

When using ultrasonic instruments, tooth damage can occur by….

Both thermal heating and mechanical etching

Pear shaped bur

Cavity prep

Crosscut fissure bur

Cutting teeth, root canal access

Round bur

Alveolar bone removal, pulp chamber prep

Finishing bur

Restoration

Beaver Tail Ultrasonic Tip

Supragingival cleaning

Perio Probe Ultrasonic Tip

Subgingival cleaning

Rotary scalers…..

not recommended because it easily damages the tooth

What is the most common type of explorer?

Shephard’s hook

This instrument is used to detect plaque and calculus. It explores cavities and pulp exposures and increases tactile sensitivity.

Explorer

This is a chronic granulomatous lesion on the lips of cats. It is usually found on the midline, or slightly to the side of the upper lip; and it is thought that licking may spread it to the limbs, base of the tongue, oral cavity. The lesions will be red, well circumscribed, and ulcerated; they are usually treated with steroids.

Eosinophilic granuloma

What is the feline condition that causes inflammation of the oral mucosa, including the buccal mucosa, labial mucosa, palate, tongue, floor of the mouth, and gingiva?

Stomatitis

What percentage of the domestic feline population has Tooth Resorption?

50-75%

How is stomatitis treated?

Antibiotics, steroids, NSAIDs, and pain medications prescribed as “rescue therapy”

What is the most common treatment for tooth resorption in cats?

Extraction

In this stage of tooth resorption, only the enamel is involved in the lesions.

1

When is the parallel radiograph technique used?

When we want to evaluate the caudal mandibular teeth and the nasal cavity.

Which radiographic technique is used when parallel projections cannot be used?

Bisecting-angle technique

When taking a radiograph, if the machine head is aimed too directly at the subject, the x-rays could miss the film/sensor. When this happens, the image will be distorted by….

Elongation

When taking a radiograph of the caudal maxillary teeth, the sensor/film must be placed ___ to the hard palate

Parallel

Blurring of an image is caused by ___ of the patient or x-ray machine head

Movement

____ means lacking teeth

Edentulous

___ is the abnormal angulation or curve in the root or crown of a tooth

Dilaceration

____ is when the tooth is formed, but it has not broken through the gum

Embedded

What are the two basic types of teeth in the rodent?

Aradicular hypsodont and brachyodont

What type of dentition does a rabbit have?

Diphyodont

If a rabbit has not ingested food or water within the first ____ hours after anesthetic procedure, hand feeding should be started.

4

How long should food and water be withheld from a rodent prior to surgery?

No restriction is required

In rabbits, the “peg teeth” are also known as…..

Maxillary second incisor

What is the most common dental disease in pocket pets?

Malocclusion incisors

Periodontal disease is present in more than __ % of dogs and cats over 3 years old.

80

Dental health month is…

February

A _______ can be used as a marketing tool. It is a pictorial description of the dental procedures that are performed in the practice; and it can educate the client in regards to expected outcomes of procedures, including before and after pictures.

Smile Book

Can estimate and consent forms be used as a marketing tool?

Yes, they are a useful marketing tool

A dental exam should be done when the patient is _____ to evaluate the occlusion of teeth and to ensure that all of the deciduous teeth have exfoliated.

7-8 months

If a vet told you to record that a horse has supernumerary molars, what does that mean?

Extra molars

What is the name of the device use to hold open the mouth of a horse during a dental?

McPherson oral speculum

Horses with ____ are especially prone to oral infections.

Cushing’s

Which best describes the crown type of a horse?

Hypsodont

An adult female horse has between 36-44 permanent teeth (not including canines). An adult male horse has 44 permanent teeth…..

Including canines

Do mares usually have canine teeth?

No, they usually do not have canines.

What is the number of the tooth indicated by the arrow?

309

What is the number of the tooth indicated by the arrow?

107

What is the number of the tooth indicated by the arrow?

204

Size 2 film is ____ than size 4.

smaller

The bisecting angle technique is obtained by imagining a line that bisects the angle formed by the x-ray film and the ____

tooth

The SLOB rule allows visualization of teeth with ___ roots

3

____ will obscure visualization of the roots of the third fourth premolar

Zygomatic arch