Week 9 Quiz

Which of the following correctly describes the adult feline dental formula? a. 2 X (I 3/3: C 1/1: P3/3} b. 2 X {I 3/3: C 1/1: P 3/2: M 1/1} c. 2 X {I 2/1: C 0/0: P 3/2: M 3/3} d. 2 X {I 3/3: C 1/1: P 4/4: M 2/3}

b. 2 X {I 3/3: C 1/1: P 3/2: M 1/1}

As a part of normal tooth development, what part of the tooth widens a. Pulp b. Enamel c. Dentin d. Gingiva

c. Dentin

Th carnassial teeth are: a. 4P4 and 4P4 b. 1M1 and 1M1 c. 4P4 and 1M1 d. 1C1 and 1C1

c. 4P4 and 1M1

The periodontium includes the periodontal ligament and all of he following except: a. Alveolar bone b. Cementum c. Enamel d. Gingiva

c. Enamel

A Labrador Retriever would be described as having what type of head shape? a. Prognacephalic b. Brachycephalic c. Mesaticephalic/mesocephalic d. Dolichocephalic

c. Mesaticephalic/mesocephalic

The most common oral malignant tumor in cats is: a. fibrosarcoma b. osteosarcoma c. melanoma d. squamous cell carcinoma

d. squamous cell carcinoma

Dental radiographs should not be taken to evaluate the dental and bony structures for periodontal bone loss, root canal disease, or other conditions. True False

False

At what age do the permanent canine and premolar teeth in dogs generally erupt? a. 4-6 months b. 6-8 months c. 5-7 months d. 3-5 months

a. 4-6 months

Hypodontia is defined as: a. Absence of only a few teeth b. Total absence of teeth c. Inflammation of the mouth d. Congenital absence of many, but not all, teeth

a. Absence of only a few teeth

Normal scissor occlusion occurs when the maxillary fourth premolars occlude: a. Buccally to the mandibular first molar b. Level with the mandibular fourth premolar c. Lingually to the mandibular first molar d. Buccally to the mandibular fourth premolar

a. Buccally to the mandibular first molar

Dentin is covered by a. Cementum and enamel b. Enamel and bone c. Pulp and cementum d. Bone and pulp

a. Cementum and enamel

Pocket depth is measured from the: a. Cementoenamel junction to the bottom of the pocket b. Current free gingival margin to the bottom of the gingival sulcus c. Cementoenamel junction to the current free gingival margin then adding 1-2 mm d. Cementoenamel junction to the apical extent of the defect

b. Current free gingival margin to the bottom of the gingival sulcus

The free or marginal gingiva: a. Is tightly bound to the cementum b. Forms the gingival sulcus around the tooth c. Is the most apical portion of the gingiva d. Occupies the space between the teeth

b. Forms the gingival sulcus around the tooth

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

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

Abbreviations are commonly used in veterinary practice, and some abbreviations are exclusive to dental terminology. Which abbreviation best aligns with the complicated crown fracture? a. UCRE b. CCRF c. UCF d. CCF

d. CCF