Dentistry

the range for acceptable gingival sulcus measurements in cats is: a) 1-3 mm b) 0.5 - 1 mm c) 1.5-4.5 mm d) 0.005-0.007 mm

0.5-1mm

when comparing the size of upper canine tooth, how much of the tooth is exposed vs that below the gumline? a) 1/3 b) 1/2 c) 2/3 d) 3/4

1/3

which of the following correctly describes the adult feline dental formula a) 2 X (I 2/1:C 0/0P: 3/2:M 3/3) b) 2 X (I 3/3:C 1/1:P 4/4:M 2/3) c) 2 X (I3/3:C 1/1:P 3/2:M 1/1) d) 2 X (I 3.3:C 1/1:P 3/3)

2 X (I3/3:C 1/1:P 3/2:M 1/1)

using the triadan system, the proper way to describe a dog's first maxillary left permanent premolar is: a) 205 b) 105 c) 306 d) 502

205

when taking rads of the canine tooth in a large dog breed, what size of dental film should be used to ensure that the whole tooth is included? a) 0 b) 2 c) 4 d) 8" x 10" screen fiflm

4

using the triradan system the proper way to describe a cat's first mandibular right molar is: a) 407 b) 409 c) 109 d) 909

409

The normal adult canine mouth has how many permanent teeth? a) 40 b) 42 c) 48 d) 52

42

Ideally, the cutting edge of the scaler should be held at what angle to the tooth surface? a) 5-10 b) 35-45 c) 15-30 d) 45-90

45-90

which of the following teeth are not normally present in the adult cat? a) p1 and p2 and p1 b) p sub 1 and p up 1 and p2 c) I up 2 and I sub 1 d) PM3 and PM4

P1 P1 P2

what term identifies the loss of tooth structure by an outside cause? a) plaque b) attrition c) calculus d) abrasion

abrasion

hypodontia is defined as a) congenital absence of many teeth, but not all b) total absence of teeth c) absence of only a few teeth d) inflammation of the mouth

absence of only a few teeth

in patients with severe chronic periodontal disease, medication can be administered before a dental cleaning is performed. what is the most common type of medication chosen for these animals? a) corticosteroids b) antimicrobials c) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories d) immunostimulants

antimicrobials

what terms identifies the wearing away of enamel by tooth against tooth contact during mastication? a) plaque b) attrition c) calculus d) abrasion

attrition

the slap side of the dental film should face a) any direction, because it does not matter b) toward the tube head c) away from the tube head d) down and pointing caudally

away from the tube head

the term that best describes a dog with an abnormally short mandible is: a) prognathism b) brachygnathism c) mesaticephalic d) dolicocephalic

brachygnathism

Normal scissor occlusion is when the maxillary fourth premolars occlude a) level with the mandibular fourth premolar b) buccally to the mandibular first molar c) buccally to the mandibular fourth premolar d) lingually to the mandibular first

buccally to the mandibulae first molar

where do tooth resorptive lesions first appear clinically in a cat? a) cementum b) alveolar mucosa c) cementoenamel junction d) at the tip of the crown

cementoenamel junction

removal of calculus and necrotic cementum from the tooth roots is called: a) curettage b) splinting c) gingivoplasty d) scaling

curettage

A dog exposed to distemper as a puppy may develop which of the following oral conditions? (A) Adontia (B) Polydontia (C) Enamel hypoplasia (D) Enamel staining

enamel hypoplasia

while performing a routine prophylatic dentistry, the veterinary technician notes a large, red raised lesion on the lip of her feline patient. the client noted that the lesion "comes and goes". what is a reasonable differential for this lesion? a) feline resorptive lesion b) trauma related lesion c) eosinophilic ulcer d) tumore

eosinophilic ulcer

what instrument is used to detect subgingival calculus? a) periodontal probe b) explorer c) scaler d) curette

explorer

Feline cervical line lesions/feline neck lesions/feline resorptive lesions are of great concern to veterinarians. Which of the following statements regarding these lesions is false? a) feline resorptive lesions are aggressive dental caries that result in resorption of roots and subsequent tooth loss b) feline resorptive lesions often present with a raspberry seed type sign at the base of the tooth where it meets the gingival margin c) feline resorptive lesions are effectively managed with steroid administration d) the permanent canine teeth erupt 5 to 6 months of age in the dog

feline resorptive lesions are effectively managed with steroid administration

When grading tooth mobility, which of the following grades corresponds to a Grade 2? a) no mobility b) horizontal movement of <1 mm c) horizontal movement of >1 mm d) vertical and horizontal movement

horizontal movement > 1mm

When polishing teeth using an air-driven unit, the speed of the hand piece that should be used is the a) high b) low c) either high or low d) finishing speed

low

Which teeth on each side of the dog's mouth have three roots? a) maxillary: third and fourth premolars and first molar b) maxillary: fourth premolars and first and second molars c) mandibular: fourth premolars and first and second molars d) mandibular and maxillary: fourth premolars and first and second molars

maxillary: fourth premolars and first and second molars

the only radiogrpahic view that can be made with a true parallel technique is: a) rostral maxillary b) parallel mandibular view c) rostral mandubular view d) parallel oblique view

parallel mandibular view

which of the following statements is false with respect to polishing an animal;s teeth following scaling? a) polishing paste should used should be of medium or fine granularity b) polishing acts to remove microscopic grooves left by scaling process c) the polishing instrument should be moved from tooth to tooth to prevent thermal damage to the pulp d) polishing is a means for removing stubborn plaque that occurs below the gumline

polishing is a means for removing stubborn plaque that occurs below the gumline

When grading furcation involvement, which of the following descriptions is termed Grade 3? a) no furcation involvement b) the furcation can be felt with the probe/explorer, but horizontal tissue destruction is <1/3 of the horizontal width c) the furcation can be explored, but the probe cannot pass through it d) the probe can be passed through the furcation from buccal to palatal/lingual

probe can be passed through the furcation from buccal to palatal/lingual

what is the purpose of a dentrifice when used in the dog and cat? a) removes subgingival calculus b) removes microetchants caused by scaling teeth c) removes supragingival calculus d) provides a pleasant taste and improves the effectiveness of brushing

provides a pleasant taste and improves the effectiveness of brushing

gingivoplasty is the: a)addition of more gingiva to the site b) binding of the loose teeth together to stabilize them during the healing process c) removal of hyperplastic gingival tissue d) removal of a portion of the tooth surfaces

removal of hyperplastic gingival tissue

what tissue is not part of the periodontitis? a) periodontal ligament b) alveolar bone c) root d) gingiva

root

when one or more of the upper incisors test causally on the lower incisors, and the rest of the inclusions is normal, the condition is known as: a) level bite b) wry mouth c) rostral cross its d) anodontia

rostral crossbite

in normal occlusion, the bite can also be called a: a) scissor bite b) straight bite c) occlusal bite d) razor bite

scissor bite

Why would thermal bone injury be a complication of tooth extraction? a) the bur will overheat and damage the soft tissue and bone b) thermal injury is not a concern, as you are removing the tooth away c) tooth elevators cause excessive heat, which could injure the soft tissue around the tooth that is being extracted d) tooth extractors cause excessive, which could injure the remaining tooth

the bur will overheat and damage the soft tissue and bone

If the lower incisors seem to be excessively loose in a brachycephalic or miniature-breed dog, a) the teeth should be extracted b) the depth of gingival sulcus should be tested c) the dog is calcium deficient d) the dog has advance periodontal disease

the depth of gingival sulcus should be tested

When grading furcation involvement, which of the following descriptions is termed Grade 1? a) no furcation involvement b) the furcation can be felt with probe/explorer, but horizontal tissue destruction is a <1/3 of the horizontal width c) the furcation can be explored, but the probe cannot pass through it d) the probe can be passed through the furcation from buccal to palatal/lingual

the furcation can be felt with probe/explorer, but horizontal tissue destruction is a <1/3 of the horizontal width

which of the following statements about the eruption of permanent teeth is false? a) the permanent upper canines erupt mesial to the deciduous canines b) the permanent lower canines erupt buccal to the deciduous canines c) the permanent incisors erupt distal to the deciduous incisors d) the permanent canine teeth erupt 5 to 6 months of age in the dog

the permanent lower canines erupt buccal to the deciduous canines

which of the following statements is false when performing an ultrasonic scaling during dental prophylaxis a) the ultrasonic scaler should not be on the tooth for longer than 10-15 seconds at a time to prevent thermal damage to the pulp cavity b) the ultrasonic scaler should be grasped like a pencil c) the side of the instrument should be used against the tooth rather than the tip d) the ultrasonithe ultrasonic scaler can be used for supraginival only

the ultrasonithe ultrasonic scaler can be used for supraginival only

what is true about deciduous incisors a) they erupt at 4-12 weeks of age b) they have roots that are long thin and fragile c) they are the most frequently retained teeth d) they are not not usually replaced with permanent teeth until the dog is 6 months old

they have roots that are long thin and fragile

you are looking at your dental rad and notice that the tooth is elongated. this happened because the beam was perpendicular to the: a) film b) tooth c) bisecting angle d) wrong tooth

tooth

which of the following is a complication that might develop if a curette is used improperly? a) etched tooth enamel b) torn epithelial attachment c) overheated tooth d) bitten tech

torn epithelial attachment

you have an instrument in your hand that has two sharp sides a rounded back and a rounded point. which instrument are you holding a) sickle scaler b) morse scaler c) universal curette d) sickle curette

universal curette

dental film should be placed in the mouth with the dimple facing: a) up and pointing rostrally b) toward the head c) down and pointing rostrally d) down and pointing caudally

up and pointing rostrally

which tooth has 3 roots? a) upper canine b) lower first premolar c) lower first molar d) upper fourth premolar

upper fourth premolar

the maxillary carnassial tooth in the cat is also known as the: a) upper first premolar b) upper first molar c) upper last premolar d) upper canine

upper last premolar

when using hand instruments to clean teeth: a) use a modified pen grasp with a back and forth scraping motion b)use a modified pen grasp with overlapping pull strokes that are away from the gingival margin c) use the sickle scaler for subgingival curettage d) the curette is best used supragingivally

use a modified pen grasp with overlapping pull strokes that are away from the gingival margin

When grading tooth mobility, which of the following grades corresponds to a Grade 3? a) no mobility b) horizontal movement < 1mm c) horizontal movement > 1mm d) vertical and horizontal movement

vertical and horizontal movement