12: Oral Exam And Dentistry

Question 1

The mucous membrane is

Answer 1

Specialized epithelial tissue that secretes mucous

Question 2

The mucous membrane lines

Answer 2

Inside of the mouth
Nasal passages
Eyes
Genitalia

Question 3

Best locations to access mucous membrane

Answer 3

1. gums
2. Inside of lip or cheek
3. Third eyelid or vulva
4. Paw pads (not mucous membrane)

Question 4

Normal mucous membrane color, tends to be paler in cats

Answer 4

Pink

Question 5

MM color that indicates anemia

Answer 5

Pale

Question 6

MM color referred to as cyanosis

Answer 6

Bluish or grayish

Question 7

MM color referred to as icterus

Answer 7

Yellow

Question 8

Anemia

Answer 8

Deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin

Question 9

Cyanosis May indicate

Answer 9

Deficiency of oxygen in blood. Can be dire emergency

Question 10

Icterus, animal is icteric May indicate

Answer 10

possible liver condition

Question 11

CRT is used to indicate

Answer 11

Tissue perfusion (blood is circulating through system)

Question 12

Blanching

Answer 12

Cutting off blood supply creating a white appearance in region

Question 13

Dental formulas: 
I 
C 
P 
M

Answer 13

Incisor
Canine
Premolar
Molar

Question 14

Where incisors are located, how many, what they are used for

Answer 14

Front teeth. 3 sets. For gnawing and grooming

Question 15

What canines are used for.

Answer 15

Grasping and tearing

Question 16

Formula

Answer 16

2 ( top of each side/ bottom of each side #)

Question 17

Eruption

Answer 17

Passage of teeth through the gum line into the mouth

Question 18

Adult teeth erupt earlier in (large breeds/ smaller breeds)

Answer 18

Large

Question 19

Large upper tooth used for shearing

Answer 19

Carnassial tooth

Question 20

Soft slippery yellowish-white film composed of bacteria food debris and salivary components

Answer 20

Plaque

Question 21

When plaque is not removed, it mineralizes into

A yellowish brown hard material

Answer 21

Tartar

Question 22

Signs of oropharyngeal or peridontal disease

Answer 22

Halitosis (bad breath) 
Anorexia (lack or loss of appetite) 
Pawing at mouth 
Ptyalism (drooling) 
Dysphagia
Bruxism 
Rapid jaw or tongue movements
Infraorbital swelling 
Draining tracts In cheeks or lower jaw

Question 23

Malocclusion

Answer 23

Improperly aligned teeth

Common in bracheosephalic breeds

Question 24

Peridontal pockets

Answer 24

Space between tooth and surrounding tissue

Question 25

Gingival recession

Answer 25

Destruction or drawing back of gums from teeth

Question 26

Oronasal fistula

Answer 26

Opening between periodontium and nasal cavity formed as a result of destruction of bone

Question 27

Oral ulcers (sores) seen in

Answer 27

Feline upper respiratory infection | Renal (kidney) failure

Question 28

Deciduous teeth

Answer 28

Baby teeth

Question 29

It is recommended that retained deciduous teeth are

Answer 29

Removed. Food can get caught in between

Question 30

Worn incisors are common with

Answer 30

Allergies Flea infestations Kennel chewing

Question 31

FORL lesions

Answer 31

Feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions, tooth destruction, only seen in cats, phenomena, teeth replaced by bright red tissue

Question 32

Appearance difference between tumors and gingival hyperplasia

Answer 32

Tumors=black tissue | GH= pink healthy tissue

Question 33

Gingival hyperplasia, what it is what it’s common in

Answer 33

Overgrowth of normal gingival tissue | Common in boxers

Question 34

Where in mouth to look for foreign bodies

Answer 34

Look at palate and under tongue

Question 35

Stomatitis

Answer 35

Inflammation of soft tissue in mouth

Question 36

Dry food or canned food?

Answer 36

Dry, chewing helps clean teeth

Question 37

Can human toothpaste be used on animals

Answer 37

No