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