Predontal dissiese Flashcards
exam study (18 cards)
What is the directional term for “toward the front of the head”?
Rostral
Halitosis
foul-smelling breath
what are 5 clinical signs that indicate a problem with the oral cavity or detention
Halitosis
not eating properly
Pawing at the mouth
Facial swelling
Chattering of the lower jaw
What is salivary mucocele?
Accumulation of saliva in tissues due to gland or duct damage.
Salivary mucocele info
Signs: Swelling on neck/tongue, trouble swallowing.
Diagnosis: Aspirate fluid or imaging.
Treatment: Drainage or gland removal.
What is the most common oral malignment neoplasms ?
Malignment melanoma, Squamous cell carcinoma and Fibrosarcoma
What causes feline stomatitis and how is it treated
Cause: excessive Immune response to oral bacteria.
Treatment: Full mouth extractions
The instrument used to measure the gingival sulcus depth is a periodontal:
Probe
Which grade of periodontal disease often requires tooth extraction?
IV (4)
Which of the following is the normal sulcus depth in dogs?
0-3mm
Which of the following instruments works best for increasing tactile sensitivity for the user to locate tooth surface irregularities such as caries or FORL’s?
Explorer
An undershot jaw or less correctly called an underbite is which type of malocclusion?
Class III (prognathism )
How many permanent teeth are there in the normal adult canine dentition?
42
What is the total number of permanent teeth in the feline?
30
Why is it important to always polish teeth well after scaling?
to smooth out micro abrasions in the enamel
The furcation is best described as
The space between two roots where they meet the crown
A scaler is used to:
Remove tartar from the crown of tooth
