Charting

Question 1

Definition of Stage

Answer 1

used when discussing the extent of pathological lesions in a course of a disease that is likely to progress.

Question 2

Definition of Grade

Answer 2

quantitative assessment of the degree of severity at the time of diagnosis

Question 3

Definition of Index

Answer 3

quantitative expression of predefined diagnostic criteria whereby the presence and/or severity of pathological conditions are recorded by assessing a numerical value.

Question 4

What is the dental formula for kittens?

Answer 4

26 - 2 (I 3/3, C 1/1, P 3/2 )

Question 5

What does the term mesaticephalic mean

Answer 5

Cranium & nasal cavity about equal lengths

Question 5

What does the term dolichocephalic mean?

Answer 5

Nasal cavity is longer than head.

Question 5

What does the term brachycephalic mean?

Answer 5

Short or broad headed.

Question 6

What anatomical items are contained within the Maxilla?

Answer 6

Incisal and maxillary bones, Hard and soft palate, gingiva.

Question 7

What anatomical items are contained within the Mandible?

Answer 7

temporomandibular joint, mandibular symphsis, and tongue.

Question 8

Describe the tooth structures for incisors.

Answer 8

Single root, lie in incisive bone, used for nibbling, cutting, and grooming.

Question 9

Describe the tooth structures for Canines.

Answer 9

Single root, deep (1.5x amount seen). Used for grasping, holding, tearing (supports lips and tongue). This where fractures occur.

Question 10

Describe the tooth structures for Premolars.

Answer 10

Flatter surface, cusps. May have 2-3 roots. Used for shearing, and grinding.

Question 11

Describe the tooth structures for molars.

Answer 11

Larger tooth, may have 1-3 roots. Used for shearing and grinding.

Question 12

What does the term furcation mean?

Answer 12

Where crown meets the root (directly below gumline)

Question 13

What does the term mesial mean?

Answer 13

Toward midline of the body.

Question 14

What does the term distal mean?

Answer 14

Toward the back of the mouth.

Question 15

What does the term lingual mean?

Answer 15

The tooth surface facing the lips

Question 16

What does the term palatal mean?

Answer 16

Surface of an upper tooth facing the hard palate.

Question 17

What does the term caudal mean?

Answer 17

Towards the backend

Question 18

What does the term rostral mean?

Answer 18

Towards the nose

Question 19

What does the term coronal mean?

Answer 19

Toward the crown of a tooth.

Question 20

What does the term labial mean?

Answer 20

Surface of a tooth facing the lips.

Question 21

What does the term buccal mean?

Answer 21

Surface of a tooth facing the cheeks.

Question 22

What are the four quadrants of a mouth?

Answer 22

Upper right, upper left, lower right, and lower left.

Question 23

Triadan system numbering sequence

Answer 23

100s - maxillary right, 200s - maxillary left, 300s - mandibular left, 400s - mandibular right. Deciduous teeth are 500-800 respectfully.

Question 24

What is the rule of 4s and 9s?

Answer 24

4s are canines and 9s are first molars.

Question 25

What are the eruption times for a puppy?

Answer 25

Incisors: 3-4 wks, Canines 3 wks, primary molars: 4-12 wks, and molars n/a

Question 26

What are the eruption times for a adult dog?

Answer 26

Incisors: 3-5 m, Canines & PM 4-6 m, Molars 5-7 m

Question 27

What are the eruption times for kitten?

Answer 27

Incisors: 2-3 wks, Canines: 3-4 wks, Primary PM 3-6 wks, Molars: n/a

Question 28

What are the eruption times for an adult cat?

Answer 28

Incisors: 3-4 m, Canines: 4-5 m, PM: 4-6 m, Molars: 4-5 m

Question 29

What is the dental formula for an adult cat?

Answer 29

30 - 2 (I 3/3, C 1/1, P 3/2, M 1/1)

Question 30

What is the dental formula for a puppy?

Answer 30

28 - 2 (I 3/3, C 1/1, P 3/3)

Question 31

What is the dental formula for an adult dog?

Answer 31

42 - 2 (I 3/3, C 1/1, P 4/4, M 2/3)

Question 32

What is the normal probing depth for a dog

Answer 32

2-3 mm

Question 33

What is the normal probing depth for a cat

Answer 33

0-1 mm

Question 34

What are the instruments needed for charting?

Answer 34

Periodontal probe and Explorer

Question 35

What bones are technicians working with during dentistry?

Answer 35

Skull, mandible, alveolar bone, and teeth.

Question 36

What landmarks are used during dental exams?

Answer 36

Zygomatic arch

Question 37

When performing a dental exam on a conscious patient what structures are observed.

Answer 37

Head and face, lips, lymph nodes, eyes, and ears

Question 38

Gingival index

Answer 38

0 = normal GI 1 = swelling and redness GI 2 = bleeding when probed GI 3 = severe inflammation, pus, spontaneous bleeding

Question 39

Calculus index

Answer 39

CI 1 = slight calculus (1/3 tooth surface) CI 2 = Moderate (up to 2/3) CI 3 = heavy calculus (> 2/3)

Question 40

Periodontal disease stage (PD)

Answer 40

PD 0 = Normal PD 1 = Gingivitis only PD 2 = 50% attachment loss

Question 41

Which stage of periodontal disease is reversable?

Answer 41

Stage 2 or less

Question 42

What does the abbreviation GR mean?

Answer 42

gingival recession

Question 43

What does the abbreviation GH mean?

Answer 43

gingival hyperplasia

Question 44

What does the abbreviation RTR mean?

Answer 44

retained root

Question 45

What does the abbreviation TR mean?

Answer 45

tooth root absorption

Question 46

What does the abbreviation EI mean?

Answer 46

enamel infration

Question 47

What does the abbreviation EF mean?

Answer 47

enamel fracture (missing pieces)

Question 48

What does the abbreviation UCF mean?

Answer 48

uncomplicated crown fracture

Question 50

What does the abbreviation CCF mean?

Answer 50

complicated crown fracture (pulp exposed)

Question 51

What does the abbreviation CCRF mean?

Answer 51

complicated crown-root fracture

Question 52

What does the abbreviation UCRF mean?

Answer 52

uncomplicated crown-root fracture

Question 53

What does the abbreviation RF mean?

Answer 53

root fracture

Question 54

What does the abbreviation V mean?

Answer 54

vital tooth

Question 56

What does the abbreviation NV mean?

Answer 56

non-vital tooth (purple grey, dead)

Question 56

What does the abbreviation SN mean?

Answer 56

supernumerary teeth (too many in mouth)

Question 58

What does the abbreviation GH mean?

Answer 58

hyperplasia (extra tissue)

Question 59

Furcation scores (space between roots of tooth)

Answer 59

``` F1 = entrance pocket F2 = probe passes into opening F3 = probe passes through and through ```

Question 60

Mobility scores (tooth movement)

Answer 60

``` M1 = slight M2 = moderate 0.5 - 2 mm M3 = severe >2mm ```

Question 61

What does the abbreviation AB mean?

Answer 61

abrasion (tooth wear from object other than attrition)

Question 62

What does the abbreviation AT mean?

Answer 62

attrition (tooth on tooth wear)

Question 63

What does the abbreviation CA mean?

Answer 63

caries (decay or cavity)

Question 64

Malocclusion class

Answer 64

MAL 1 = normal jaw with specific teeth incorrectly positioned MAL 2 = mandible shorter than maxilla MAL 3 = maxilla shorter than mandible MAL / BN = base narrow mandibular canine tooth

Question 65

What does the abbreviation MAL/RXB mean?

Answer 65

Rostral cross bite-one or more mandibular incisors lies in front of maxillary incisor.

Question 66

What does the abbreviation MAL / CXB mean?

Answer 66

Caudal bite - one or more of the mandibular premolars is buccal to the maxillary counterpart.

Question 67

What does the abbreviation CWD mean?

Answer 67

crowding

Question 68

Periodontal probe is place in what position to the tooth?

Answer 68

Parallel