Charting Flashcards

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Definition of Stage

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

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Definition of Grade

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

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Definition of Index

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

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What is the dental formula for kittens?

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

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What does the term mesaticephalic mean

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Cranium & nasal cavity about equal lengths

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What does the term dolichocephalic mean?

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Nasal cavity is longer than head.

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What does the term brachycephalic mean?

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Short or broad headed.

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What anatomical items are contained within the Maxilla?

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

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What anatomical items are contained within the Mandible?

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temporomandibular joint, mandibular symphsis, and tongue.

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Describe the tooth structures for incisors.

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

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Describe the tooth structures for Canines.

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

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Describe the tooth structures for Premolars.

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

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Describe the tooth structures for molars.

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

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What does the term furcation mean?

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Where crown meets the root (directly below gumline)

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What does the term mesial mean?

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Toward midline of the body.

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What does the term distal mean?

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Toward the back of the mouth.

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What does the term lingual mean?

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The tooth surface facing the lips

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What does the term palatal mean?

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Surface of an upper tooth facing the hard palate.

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What does the term caudal mean?

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Towards the backend

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What does the term rostral mean?

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Towards the nose

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What does the term coronal mean?

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Toward the crown of a tooth.

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What does the term labial mean?

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Surface of a tooth facing the lips.

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What does the term buccal mean?

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Surface of a tooth facing the cheeks.

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What are the four quadrants of a mouth?

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

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Triadan system numbering sequence
100s - maxillary right, 200s - maxillary left, 300s - mandibular left, 400s - mandibular right. Deciduous teeth are 500-800 respectfully.
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What is the rule of 4s and 9s?
4s are canines and 9s are first molars.
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What are the eruption times for a puppy?
Incisors: 3-4 wks, Canines 3 wks, primary molars: 4-12 wks, and molars n/a
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What are the eruption times for a adult dog?
Incisors: 3-5 m, Canines & PM 4-6 m, Molars 5-7 m
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What are the eruption times for kitten?
Incisors: 2-3 wks, Canines: 3-4 wks, Primary PM 3-6 wks, Molars: n/a
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What are the eruption times for an adult cat?
Incisors: 3-4 m, Canines: 4-5 m, PM: 4-6 m, Molars: 4-5 m
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What is the dental formula for an adult cat?
30 - 2 (I 3/3, C 1/1, P 3/2, M 1/1)
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What is the dental formula for a puppy?
28 - 2 (I 3/3, C 1/1, P 3/3)
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What is the dental formula for an adult dog?
42 - 2 (I 3/3, C 1/1, P 4/4, M 2/3)
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What is the normal probing depth for a dog
2-3 mm
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What is the normal probing depth for a cat
0-1 mm
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What are the instruments needed for charting?
Periodontal probe and Explorer
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What bones are technicians working with during dentistry?
Skull, mandible, alveolar bone, and teeth.
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What landmarks are used during dental exams?
Zygomatic arch
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When performing a dental exam on a conscious patient what structures are observed.
Head and face, lips, lymph nodes, eyes, and ears
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Gingival index
0 = normal GI 1 = swelling and redness GI 2 = bleeding when probed GI 3 = severe inflammation, pus, spontaneous bleeding
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Calculus index
CI 1 = slight calculus (1/3 tooth surface) CI 2 = Moderate (up to 2/3) CI 3 = heavy calculus (> 2/3)
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Periodontal disease stage (PD)
PD 0 = Normal PD 1 = Gingivitis only PD 2 = 50% attachment loss
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Which stage of periodontal disease is reversable?
Stage 2 or less
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What does the abbreviation GR mean?
gingival recession
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What does the abbreviation GH mean?
gingival hyperplasia
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What does the abbreviation RTR mean?
retained root
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What does the abbreviation TR mean?
tooth root absorption
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What does the abbreviation EI mean?
enamel infration
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What does the abbreviation EF mean?
enamel fracture (missing pieces)
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What does the abbreviation UCF mean?
uncomplicated crown fracture
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What does the abbreviation CCF mean?
complicated crown fracture (pulp exposed)
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What does the abbreviation CCRF mean?
complicated crown-root fracture
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What does the abbreviation UCRF mean?
uncomplicated crown-root fracture
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What does the abbreviation RF mean?
root fracture
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What does the abbreviation V mean?
vital tooth
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What does the abbreviation NV mean?
non-vital tooth (purple grey, dead)
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What does the abbreviation SN mean?
supernumerary teeth (too many in mouth)
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What does the abbreviation GH mean?
hyperplasia (extra tissue)
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Furcation scores (space between roots of tooth)
``` F1 = entrance pocket F2 = probe passes into opening F3 = probe passes through and through ```
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Mobility scores (tooth movement)
``` M1 = slight M2 = moderate 0.5 - 2 mm M3 = severe >2mm ```
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What does the abbreviation AB mean?
abrasion (tooth wear from object other than attrition)
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What does the abbreviation AT mean?
attrition (tooth on tooth wear)
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What does the abbreviation CA mean?
caries (decay or cavity)
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Malocclusion class
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
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What does the abbreviation MAL/RXB mean?
Rostral cross bite-one or more mandibular incisors lies in front of maxillary incisor.
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What does the abbreviation MAL / CXB mean?
Caudal bite - one or more of the mandibular premolars is buccal to the maxillary counterpart.
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What does the abbreviation CWD mean?
crowding
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Periodontal probe is place in what position to the tooth?
Parallel