Dentistry

Question 1

What are the 4 stages of periodontal disease?

Answer 1

Stage 1: Gingivitis
Stage 2: Advanced gingivitis
Stage 3: True periodontitis
Stage 4: Advanced periodontitis

Question 2

What is CUPS?

Answer 2

disease of the soft tissue

Question 3

What is assessed while the patient is awake?

Answer 3

Occlusion
Any persistant deciduous teeth
Overall appearance of soft tissue
Estimated stage of periodontal disease if any

Question 4

What is the goal of an intraoral exam?

Answer 4

Inform O of treatment plan
Give an estimate of cost
Schedule an appropriate amount of time

Question 5

Incisive Papilla

Answer 5

Bump that is midline, caudal to maxillary incisors

Question 6

Which salivary ducts are on quadrants 1 and 2?

Answer 6

Zygonatic

Question 7

What is the periodontium composed of?

Answer 7

Gingiva
Cementum
Periodontal
Alveolar bone

Question 8

How many permanent teeth do adult dogs have?

Answer 8

42

Question 9

How many permanent teeth do adult cats have?

Answer 9

30

Question 10

How many deciduous teeth do puppies have?

Answer 10

28

Question 11

How many deciduous teeth do kittens have?

Answer 11

26

Question 12

Canine dental formula

Answer 12

(I3/3 C1/1 P4/4 M2/3) x2

Question 13

Cat dental formula

Answer 13

(I3/3 C1/1 P3/2 M1/1) x2

Question 14

Malocclusion

Answer 14

An abnormality in the way the teeth occlude

Question 15

How many classes of malocclusions are there?

Answer 15

4 classes

Question 16

What is Class 1 malocclusion?

Answer 16

One or more teeth are in an abnormal position

Question 17

What is Class II-IV malocclusion?

Answer 17

Skeletal malocclusions due to the differing jaw lengths

Question 18

Class I: Rostral cross-bite

Answer 18

Maxillary incisors are slightly caudal to the mandibular incisors

Question 19

Class I: Caudal cross-bite

Answer 19

Maxillary premolars/molars are positioned lingual to the mandibular opposing premolars/molars.

Question 20

Which cross-bite is seen in dolichocephalic breeds?

Answer 20

Class I: Caudal cross-bite

Question 21

Class I: Lance canine

Answer 21

Maxillary canine tooth is displaced rostrally

Question 22

Class II: Mandibular Distocclusion

Answer 22

Maxillary prognathism or mandibular brachygnathism

Mandible is shorter than normal

Question 23

Class III: Mandibular Mesioclusion

Answer 23

Mandibular prognathism or maxillary brachygnathism
Mandible is longer than normal
The mandibluar canines sit rostral to the maxillary 3rd incisors

Question 24

Wry bite

Answer 24

Unilateral asymmetry of the jaw

Question 25

What is a true skeletal malocclusion?

Answer 25

Wry bite

Question 26

What are some concerns with persistent deciduous teeth?

Answer 26

They can interfere with normal eruption pathway of permanent teeth resulting in malocclusion and attrition Can be a reservoir for debris which can lead to quicker periodontal disease

Question 27

What is the recommended brushing technique?

Answer 27

Bass technique

Question 28

Prophylaxis

Answer 28

refers to a professional dental cleaning that uses non-surgical to prevent infection

Question 29

What is periodontal therapy?

Answer 29

A professional dental cleaning when disease/infection already exists.

Question 30

What instrument is used to remove thick calculus?

Answer 30

Calculus removing forceps

Question 31

In what way is the ultrasonic scaler used?

Answer 31

It is used subgingivally (in sulcus) and supragingivally to remove tartar from the tooth

Question 32

What is another use for the water from the ultrasonic scaler?

Answer 32

Coolant

Question 33

What are the two types of transducers?

Answer 33

Piezoelectric | Magnetostrictive

Question 34

Are transducers replaceable?

Answer 34

yes

Question 35

What is the name of the tip of the tip of the scaler?

Answer 35

Toe

Question 36

What angle should the tip of the scaler be held at?

Answer 36

0-15 degree angle

Question 37

How do you set up an ultrasonic scaler?

Answer 37

``` Plug in and turn on the machine Connect to a water source - must be pressurized and locked into place Machine is operated via foot pedal Select the desired tip - hand tighten ```

Question 38

How do you use the ultrasonic scaler?

Answer 38

set motor knob to "scale" use power knob to adjust frequency use water knob to adjust water level

Question 39

How much power do you use for the scaler?

Answer 39

the least amount needed to get the job done

Question 40

How much water power should be used for the scaler?

Answer 40

Enough to be a strong mist

Question 41

What surface of the scaler is utilized?

Answer 41

Lateral surface

Question 42

How is an ultrasonic scaler held?

Answer 42

Modified pen grasp

Question 43

What is an oral speculum?

Answer 43

An instrument used to hold the patient's mouth open

Question 44

How is an oral speculum placed?

Answer 44

compress springs together place the rubber cups on the patient's canines let the mouth open into a natural position

Question 45

Should the oral speculum be used on cats?

Answer 45

No

Question 46

What is the process for patient positioning for a dental?

Answer 46

Lateral/dorsal/sternal recumbency support patient neck; nose down Keep fur around face dry Set up a light source

Question 47

What PPE is required for dental?

Answer 47

Gloves Eyewear Mask

Question 48

What are some safety concerns?

Answer 48

Intubation Suction Preemptive oral rinse

Question 49

What are the complications/risks with dental prophylaxis?

Answer 49

Soft tissue burns Heat trauma to tooth Structural trauma to enamel Aspiration of fluid

Question 50

SN

Answer 50

Super numerary- extra permanent teeth

Question 51

Sickle scaler

Answer 51

Used to scale the crown of the tooth

Question 52

In what direction do you use the sickle scaler?

Answer 52

Always direct instrument coronally- away from the root

Question 53

Curette

Answer 53

Used to scale subgingivally, or root planing

Question 54

What are the two types of curettes?

Answer 54

Universal | Gracey

Question 55

Dental explorer

Answer 55

Has a sharp, wire-like tip that tapers to a sharp point

Question 56

Where area of the mouth is the dental explorer used?

Answer 56

Used on the crown and subgingival margin only

Question 57

What is the dental explorer used for?

Answer 57

To test traumatized teeth for pulp exposure

Question 58

What color is healthy dental pulp?

Answer 58

Pink/red

Question 59

What ways can a tooth be traumatized?

Answer 59

Fracture Abrasion Dental caries

Question 60

What is dental caries?

Answer 60

Demineralization of enamel/dentin due to bacteria

Question 61

Where are dental caries most likely to be found?

Answer 61

On occlusal surfaces

Question 62

Tertiary dentin

Answer 62

Discolored in the center of tooth, but feels smooth like glass

Question 63

CCF

Answer 63

Complicated crown fracture

Question 64

UCF

Answer 64

Uncomplicated crown fracture

Question 65

FORL

Answer 65

Feline odontoclastic resorptive lesion

Question 66

Which dental disease is commonly found in cats?

Answer 66

Tooth resorption

Question 67

How can tooth resorption be found?

Answer 67

It is found by tapping the explorer along the cervical region of each tooth

Question 68

Periodontal probe

Answer 68

Round, blunt working end

Question 69

What is the periodontal probe used for?

Answer 69

Gingival sulcus depth Gingival recession Loss of bone Tooth mobility

Question 70

What are the markings on the periodontal probe called?

Answer 70

William's markings

Question 71

What increments are the William's markings at?

Answer 71

1,2,3,5,7,8,9 and 10 mm

Question 72

How is the sulcus depth checked?

Answer 72

The periodontal probe is "walked" around each tooth

Question 73

Periceutics

Answer 73

Application of time-released antibiotics directly within the oral cavity

Question 74

What are two types of perioceutics?

Answer 74

Doxirobe | Clindoral

Question 75

What does the ultra-sonic scaler cause that cannot be avoided?

Answer 75

Microabrasion

Question 76

How do you set up the polishing piece?

Answer 76

Connect low-speed handpiece to the ultrasonic scaling machine Switch motor knob to forward Decrease power Attach prophy angle

Question 77

What is a prophy angle?

Answer 77

An attachment that is connected to the polishing handpiece

Question 78

What is a prophy cup?

Answer 78

A disposable rubber piece that attaches to the metal style prophy angle

Question 79

What does the prophy cup hold?

Answer 79

Prophy paste

Question 80

What are the polishing steps?

Answer 80

``` Modified pen grasp Dip cup into paste before each tooth Press cup to the tooth before depressing pedal Remove all paste when finished Beware of long haired breeds ```