Dentistry Sample Questions Flashcards
While conducting a dental exam on a canine patient, you discover an infection between the gum and one of the patient’s molars. Which of the following would be the most likely diagnosis?
a) Stomatitis
b) Abscess
c) Caries
d) Epulis
b) Abscess
An abscess is described as an infection between the gum and tooth. Abscesses may also occur at the root of a tooth. Stomatitis presents as an inflammation of the soft tissue in the oral cavity. Caries is another term for cavity, or tooth decay. Epulis is a nonmalignant oral tumor.
Which dental instrument measures the depth of the gingival sulcus?
a) Shepherd’s hook
b) Sickle scaler
c) Periodontal probe
d) Curette
c) Periodontal probe
A shepherd’s hook detects subgingival calculus, cavities, tooth mobility, and broken teeth. A sickle scaler removes subgingival calculus and calculus from other locations. A curette removes subgingival calculus and root planing.
While examining a canine patient, you find that one half of its jaw is noticeably larger than the other half. This condition is known as:
a) Oligodonta
b) Rostro caudal mandibular
c) Anodontia
d) Level bite
b) Rostro caudal mandibular
Oligodonta refers to having fewer teeth than normal. Anodontia refers to having missing teeth. Level bite refers to and end-to-end bite of the incisors.
A ruby sharpening stone should be used with:
a) Either dry or water lubricant
b) Only water lubricant
c) Only dry lubricant
d) Neither dry nor wet lubricant
b) Only water lubricant
What size of intraoral film is commonly used for radiography of canines or incisors in dogs?
a) Size 0
b) Size 2
c) Size 3
d) Size 4
d) Size 4
Size 0 is most commonly used in cats. Size 2 intraoral film is used for many dental xrays in both cats and dogs. Size 3 is not commonly used is veterinary dental radiography.
When applying fluoride, for how long should you leave the substance on the patient’s teeth?
a) 1-4 minutes
b) 5-9 minutes
c) 10-14 minutes
d) 15-18 minutes
a) 1-4 minutes
You are examining a feline patient, and you discover some inflammation of the soft tissue of the oral cavity. This condition is known as:
a) Gingival hyperplasia
b) Gemini
c) Stomatitis
d) Enamel hyperplasia
c) Stomatitis
Gingival hyperplasia refers to a thickened gingiva that occurs as a result of chronic inflammation. Gemini refers to a root that has two crowns. Enamel hyperplasia refers to reduced or missing portions of the enamel.
Which of the following refers to the surface of the tooth facing the animal’s nose?
a) Mesial
b) Buccal
c) Occlusal
d) Rostral
d) Rostral
Mesial refers to the tooth surface facing the front of the mouth. Buccal refers to the tooth surface facing the cheek. Occlusal refers to the chewing surface of the tooth.
Mandibular mesiocclusion is considered normal for which canine breed?
a) German shepherd
b) Cocker spaniel
c) Pug
d) Dalmation
c) Pug
Pugs are an example of a brachycephalic breed, which has an unusually wide skull and a short maxilla.
Which of the following dental instruments is used for root planing?
a) Curette
b) Sickle scaler
c) Shepherd’s hook
d) Periodontal probe
a) Curette
A sickle scaler is used for removing calculus. A shepherd’s hook is used for detecting calculus, tooth mobility, cavities, broken teeth, and more. A periodontal probe is used to measure the depth of the gingival sulcus.
