Dentistry

Question 1

How many deciduous teeth does a dog have?

Answer 1

28

Question 2

How many permanent teeth does a dog have?

Answer 2

42

Question 3

How many deciduous teeth does a cat have?

Answer 3

26

Question 4

How many permanent teeth does a cat have?

Answer 4

30

Question 5

When do the deciduous teeth emerge in a dog?

Answer 5

Incisors = 3-4 weeks

Canines = 3 weeks

Pre-molars = 2-12 weeks

Molars = N/A

Question 6

When do the permanent teeth emerge in a dog?

Answer 6

Incisors = 3-5 months

Canines = 4-6 months

Pre-molars = 4-6 months

Molars = 5-7 months

Question 7

When do the deciduous teeth emerge in a cat?

Answer 7

Incisors = 2-3 weeks

Canines = 3-4 weeks

Pre-molars = 3-6 weeks

Question 8

When do the permanent teeth emerge in a cat?

Answer 8

Incisors = 3-4 months

Canines = 4-5 months

Pre-molars = 4-6 months

Molars = 4-6 months

Question 9

How many roots are in the teeth in the mandible of the dog?

Answer 9

Incisor - 1

Canine - 1

PM1 - 1

PM2 - 2

PM3 - 2

PM4 - 2

M1 - 2

M2 - 2

M3 - 1

Question 10

How many roots are in the teeth in the maxilla of the dog?

Answer 10

Incisor - 1

Canine - 1

PM1 - 1

PM2 - 2

PM3 -2

PM4 - 3

M1 - 3

M2 - 3

Question 11

How many roots are in the teeth in the mandible of the cat?

Answer 11

Canine - 1

Incisor - 1

PM1 - missing

PM2 - missing

PM3 - 2

PM4 - 2

M1 - 2

Question 12

What are the 5 points of occlusion?

Answer 12

1. Midline match
2. Incisor overlap
3. Canine interlock
4. Premolar interdigitation
5. Carnassial overlap

Question 13

What is a class I malocclusion?

Answer 13

1-2+ teeth abnormally aligned

Question 14

What is a class II malocclusion?

Answer 14

Maxilla incisor and canine line is rostral to the mandibular line (maxilla growth > mandible growth)

Question 15

What is a class III malocclusion?

Answer 15

Mandible incisor and canine line is rostral to maxilla line

Question 16

What is a class IV malocclusion?

Answer 16

Discrepancy between right and left (e.g. The entire mandible shifted to one side)

Question 17

What is attrition?

Answer 17

Tooth-on-tooth damage

Question 18

What is abrasion?

Answer 18

Tooth-on-object (like rock or bone) damage

Question 19

What is an uncomplicated crown fracture?

Answer 19

No pulp exposure

Question 20

What is a complicated crown fracture?

Answer 20

Pulp exposure

Question 21

What is the explorer used to evaluate?

Answer 21

1. Cementum
2. Dentin
3. Enamel

Question 22

What is the probe used to evaluate?

Answer 22

Pocket depth

Question 23

What is normal probing depth in a dog?

Answer 23

1 - 3 mm

Question 24

What is normal probing depth in a cat?

Answer 24

0.5 - 1 mm

Question 25

*** What is the periodontium? ***

Answer 25

4 structures that attach the teeth to the jaw: Gingiva, alveolar bone, periodontal ligament, cementum.

Question 26

What are the 4 pieces of evidence of periodontal disease?

Answer 26

1. Furcation involvement 2. Gingival recession 3. Periodontal probing depth 4. Periodontal attachment loss

Question 27

Describe stage 0 periodontal disease...

Answer 27

No gingivitis No inflammation Normal periodontal probing

Question 28

Describe stage 1 periodontal disease...

Answer 28

Gingivitis present Inflammation present REVERSIBLE (NO periodontal attachment loss and normal periodontal probing)

Question 29

Describe stage 2 periodontal disease...

Answer 29

Gingivitis/periodontal inflammation with

Question 30

Describe stage 3 periodontal disease...

Answer 30

Gingivitis/periodontal inflammation with 25-30% periodontal attachment loss

Question 31

Describe stage 4 periodontal disease...

Answer 31

Gingivitis/periodontal inflammation with >50% periodontal attachment loss

Question 32

Describe type I tooth resorption...

Answer 32

Periodontal ligament still present

Question 33

Describe type II tooth resorption...

Answer 33

Periodontal ligament absent

Question 34

Describe type III tooth resorption...

Answer 34

One root periodontal ligament present and one root periodontal ligament absent

Question 35

Describe stage 1 of tooth resorption...

Answer 35

Mild loss of hard tissue (enamel affected)

Question 36

Describe stage 2 of tooth resorption...

Answer 36

Moderate loss of hard tissue (dentin affected)

Question 37

Describe stage 3 of tooth resorption...

Answer 37

Severe loss of hard tissue (pulp affected)

Question 38

Describe stage 4a of tooth resorption...

Answer 38

Crown and root affected evenly

Question 39

Describe stage 4b of tooth resorption...

Answer 39

Crown affected more than root

Question 40

Describe stage 4c of tooth resorption...

Answer 40

Root affect more than crown

Question 41

Describe stage 5 of tooth resorption...

Answer 41

NO recognizable tooth/root structure remains

Question 42

If a cat is missing which tooth, they have a 95% likelihood of getting tooth resorption?

Answer 42

Mandibular PM 3

Question 43

What are the 2 surgical treatments for tooth resorption in a cat?

Answer 43

1. Surgical extraction | 2. Crown amputation

Question 44

What are the 3 treatment methods for a complicated crown fracture?

Answer 44

1. Extraction 2. Root canal 3. Vital pulp therapy

Question 45

What are the treatment methods for an uncomplicated crown fracture?

Answer 45

NONE needed if no clinical signs

Question 46

What are the 2 treatment methods for an intrinsically stained tooth?

Answer 46

1. Extraction 2. Root canal 3. Monitor any focally stained areas

Question 47

What are the treatment methods for persistent deciduous teeth?

Answer 47

1. Extraction ASAP | 2. Orthodontic therapy

Question 48

How does one pursue missing teeth?

Answer 48

Confirm that the tooth is indeed missing. If the tooth is not missing, do an extraction.

Question 49

What are the indications for an extraction?

Answer 49

1. Persistent deciduous teeth 2. Crowded teeth 3. Unerupted teeth 4. Non-vital teeth 5. Periodontally compromised 6. Evidence of decay 7. Supernumery (too many teeth) 8. Teeth causing malocclusion

Question 50

What are the 3 most common malignant oral masses in the dog?

Answer 50

Malignant melanoma > SCC > fibrosarcoma

Question 51

What are the 3 most common malignant oral masses in the cat?

Answer 51

SCC > fibrosarcoma > malignant melanoma

Question 52

What is the "gold standard" for oral hygiene in the dog or cat?

Answer 52

Brushing (every 24 hours)