VTNE Prep: Dentistry
Which of the following drugs can cause discoloration of puppy teeth?
Tetracycline
Water comes from the ultrasonic scaler for which purpose?
It helps cool the instrument tip
What is the normal sulcus depth of the teeth in dogs when examining with a periodontal probe?
0-3mm
What is the maximum time that an ultrasonic scaler can be used on a tooth surface?
10-15 seconds
The Triadan numbering system is commonly used in human and veterinary dentistry to specify a tooth. What is the correct number of the permanent right maxillary canine tooth of a dog or cat?
104
Which is the dental formula for a cat?
2 (I 3/3 C 1/1 P 3/2 M 1/1)= 30
Which of the following is the correct dental formula for guinea pigs and chinchillas?
2(I1/1 C0/0 PM1/1 M3/3) = 20
What is the permanent dental formula for a dog?
2(I3/3 C1/1 P4/4 M2/3)
Cats do not have first and second premolars on the mandible. Therefore, what is the number in the Triadan system for the premolar that is closest to the canine on the left mandible?
307
You perform a dental prophylaxis on a dog that has all of his teeth. How many adult teeth are in the dog's mouth?
42 teeth
What percentage of dogs and cats, on average, has periodontal disease?
75%
How many 3-rooted permanent maxillary teeth are in the mouth of a dog?
6
In general, at what age are puppy teeth (deciduous) considered to be retained?
6 months
Which of the following is the best description of an epulis?
A non-malignant oral tumor
This 6-year-old Friesian cow has developed a mass on the left jaw region (see image). The farmer reports that it developed over the last several weeks. The mass is firm, immobile, and painful on manipulation. While assisting the veterinarian, you notice a thick granular discharge coming from the mass. The veterinarian suspects "lumpy jaw", which is caused by which of the following agents?
Actinomyces bovis
Which material is used to record impressions or imprints of the teeth for orthodontic evaluation?
Alginate
Which of the following terms describes the something that is closer to the root of of a tooth relative to another structure?
Apical
As teeth make contact and grind together they gradually become worn. What is this process known as?
Attrition
Which technique is needed to produce quality intra-oral radiographs?
Bisecting angle technique
Which of the following is the correct term for dental decay, causing demineralization of the hard tissues of the tooth?
Caries
Mineralized debris on the tooth surface is known as which of the following?
Calculus
A 10 year old male neutered West Highland White Terrier with a history of 1st degree AV block is admitted to the clinic for a routine dentistry. All of his pre-anesthetic lab work has come back normal. Which of the following anesthetic drugs would be most contraindicated in this case?
Dexmedetomidine
Which of the following may be seen in a puppy who has had distemper?
Enamel hypoplasia
A dog presents for a broken adult canine tooth. The tooth is broken at the tip and a small area of pulp is exposed. Exposure of pulp in a tooth should be treated in which way?
Endodontic treatment
What procedure performed in horses includes filing and smoothing their teeth?
Floating
Periodontal disease can refer to processes affecting which of the following?
Gingiva
A boxer presents with overgrowth of the gums. This condition is known as which of the following?
Gingival hyperplasia
Which of the following species have hypsodont teeth?
Horse
Which species has wolf teeth?
Horses
Which of the following correctly defines the term stomatitis?
Inflammation of the oral mucosal surfaces
Which of the following nerve blocks can be used to decrease anesthetic requirements and provide analgesia for a dental extraction of a maxillary tooth?
Infraorbital block
When discussing teeth, what is the tooth surface closest to the tongue termed?
Lingual
In normal occlusion, what is the proper position of the incisors and canine teeth when the mouth is closed?
Mandibular incisors are palatal to the maxillary incisors, and the mandibular canine is mesial to the maxillary canine
In dogs, which of the following are all permanent teeth with 2 roots?
Mandibular premolars 2, 3, and 4, and molar 1
The 4th upper premolars are connected with which structure in dogs?
Maxillary Sinus
When referring to teeth, which of the following terms describes the portion of the tooth that is in line with the dental arcade and closest to the rostral midline of the dental arch?
Mesial
Which of the following species have teeth that only grow for a limited time during development and do not continually erupt or grow throughout the life of the animal?
Pigs
Accumulations of desquamated cells, food particles, and bacteria along the teeth are known as which of the following?
Plaque
Which of the following species has a double row of incisors?
Rabbit
Which species does not have canine teeth?
Rabbits
Which of the following animals develops dental caries?
Rabbits and chinchillas
Which of the following animals do not have canine teeth?
Rodents
Which of the following is an example of an endodontic treatment?
Root canal
A dog is having his teeth cleaned and has a discolored upper right third premolar. The doctor would like you to take an x-ray of this tooth. Which patient position would make the radiograph easiest to take?
Sternal recumbency
What is the carnassial tooth?
The largest shearing tooth of each dental arcade.
Which of the following is true regarding dentition in dogs?
The incisors on the mandible should be palatal to the incisors on the maxilla
What is the dental formula for the adult adult horse (i.e. incisor-canine-premolar-molar)?
Upper: 3-1-4-3 Lower: 3-1-3-3
Which of the following are triple rooted teeth in dogs?
Upper 4th premolars
When are needle teeth in piglets usually clipped?
Within 24 hours of birth
How many upper incisors does a goat have?
Zero