Deck 3: Dentistry

Question 1

What is the mineralization of plaque on the enamel called?

A)Tartar
B)Periodontal disease
C)Gingivitis
D)Enamelitis

Answer 1

Tartar

Question 2

How can Sally prevent patient aspiration of debris and water during a dental prophy?

A)Use an inflated cuffed ET tube
B)Incline the patient downward
C)Place a gauze square in the back of the pharynx
D)All of the above

Answer 2

All of the above

Question 3

The reason(s) to use fluoride enriched prophy paste include(s):

A)Strengthens enamel
B)Decreases tooth sensitivity
C)Decreases the rate of plaque reattachment
D)All of the above

Answer 3

All of the above

Question 4

At what age do a potbelly pig's permanent teeth erupt?

A)They are born with them.
B)After 1 year of age
C)Between 5-7 months of age
D)Between 9 -12 months of age

Question 5

A horse has presented to the veterinary hospital with a fractured buccal tooth. On a horse, where are the buccal teeth located?

A)Back of the mouth
B)Front of the mouth
C)Cheek area
D)All of the above

Question 6

In general, what is the visible part of the tooth, above the gum line, referred to as?

A)Dentin
B)Crown
C)Cementum
D)Incisor

Question 7

The free area between the enamel of the tooth and the gingiva is referred to as .

A)Free gingiva
B)Gingival margin
C)Gingival sulcus
D)None of the above

Question 8

The supporting structures of the tooth include:

A)Gingiva
B)Periodontal ligament
C)Alveolar bone
D)Cementum
E)All of the above

Question 9

Which area of the periodontium is routinely probed to look for evidence of periodontal disease?

A)Free gingiva
B)Gingival margin
C)Gingival sulcus
D)Periodontal ligament

Question 10

A normal gingival sulcus depth in a healthy mouth of a dog is generally:

A)Less than 1mm
B)1 to 3 mm
C)3 to 6 mm
D)Greater than 6 mm

Question 11

Depths greater than in the gingival sulcus are referred to as periodontal pockets.

A)2 mm
B)6 mm
C)4 mm
D)8 mm

Question 12

Inflammation of the supporting structures around the tooth is referred to as .

A)Periodontics
B)Periodontist
C)Periodontish
D)Periodontitis

Question 13

Periodontitis is the most common disease in animals and humans. What is it caused by?

A)Plaque
B)Dentin
C)Malnutrition
D)Soda water

Question 14

What is the white slippery film that collects around the gingival sulcus of the tooth?

A)Tartar
B)Plaque
C)Gingivitis
D)Enamel

Question 15

Plaque is composed of:

A)Bacteria
B)Food particles
C)Epithelial cells
D)Saliva
E)All of the above

Question 16

What is another term for tartar?

A)Dentitis
B)Enamelitis
C)Periocalculus
D)Dental calculus

Question 17

The inflammation of the gingiva that leads to bleeding of the gums is referred to as .

A)Dentitis
B)Gingivalgia
C)Gingering
D)Gingivitis

Question 18

The prevention of periodontal disease is accomplished by .

A)Proper diet
B)Routine professional dental scaling and polishing
C)Daily teeth brushing
D)All of the above

Question 19

The cause of tooth loss in a patient with periodontal disease is caused by .

A)Too much plaque
B)Too much sugar
C)Destruction of periodontal ligaments
D)Excessive dental scaling

Question 20

Periodontal disease can contribute to the systemic infection of the liver, kidneys, and heart. Why is this?

A)The mouth is the window to the body. If the gums are inflamed, other soft tissues are inflamed.
B)The bacteria associated with periodontal disease can be released into the blood due to the inflammation of gums and the loss of teeth.
C)This statement is not true. The mouth has nothing to do with other internal organs.
D)None of the above.

Question 21

What is the term for the debriding of foreign debris and granulation tissue of the gingiva?

A)Subgingival curettage
B)Subgingival planing
C)Subgingival excision
D)Subgingival management

Question 22

What is the name of the instrument used to perform subgingival curettage?

A)Scaler
B)Curette
C)Bur
D)Explorer

Question 23

What is the term for scaling tartar and necrotic cementum from an exposed root?

A)Root planing
B)Tissue exuviation
C)Gingival flap
D)A and B
E)A and C

Question 24

Sally is about to recommend a proper diet to a client to help minimize the accumulation of plaque and tartar on her pet's teeth. Which type of diet is best suited for minimizing the rate of plaque accumulation?

A)Semi-moist
B)Canned
C)Dry
D)Raw

Question 25

The proper chew toys that help maintain a healthy mouth by exercising the teeth and periodontium include:

A)Rocks
B)Squeaky toys
C)Sticks
D)Rawhide chews

Question 26

When periodontal disease is present, which pre-operative action(s) should be done several days prior to the dental prophy to prevent the spread of systemic bacteria?

A)Pre-operative fasting
B)Pre-operative analgesia
C)Pre-operative antibiotics
D)All of the above

Question 27

The proper PPE for performing a dental prophylaxis includes:

A)Mask
B)Gloves
C)Eye protection
D)Cap or Bouffant
E)All of the above

Question 28

Prior to beginning a dental prophylaxis, it is important to perform a thorough exam of the oral cavity. Which finding(s) should be noted on the patient's dental chart?

A)Ulceration
B)Missing, loose, or fractured teeth
C)Periodontal pockets
D)All of the above

Question 29

When using mechanical scalers, why is it imperative that irrigation is also used at the same time?

A)To facilitate the removal of scaled debris
B)To prevent the overheating of the tooth
C)To keep the mouth moist
D)None of the above

Question 30

Supragingival scalers are used on which part(s) of a tooth's anatomy?

A)Crown
B)Root
C)Dentin
D)All of the above

Question 31

Which dental instrument can be used above and below the gingiva?

A)Hand Scaler
B)Mechanical Scaler
C)Curette
D)Dental explorer

Question 32

Why is it important to polish the teeth following a dental scaling?

A)It makes the teeth shiny
B)To smooth any pits or scratches on the tooth's surface
C)It makes their breath smell good
D)All of the above

Question 33

The rotational speed on a prophy handpiece is .

A)4000 rpm
B)6000 rpm
C)8000 rpm
D)10,000 rpm

Question 34

What is the name of the instrument used to detect calculus or tooth abnormalities below the gingiva?

A)Dental explorer
B)Gingiva explorer
C)Periodontal probe
D)Curette

Question 35

Which instrument is used to measure the depth of the gingival sulcus?

A)Dental explorer
B)Periodontal probe
C)Gingival explorer
D)Curette

Question 36

What is the study and treatment of the pulp and periapical tissues of the tooth?

A)Dentalontics
B)Apicalontics
C)Endodontics
D)Pulpfication

Question 37

Dental pulp enters the tooth through the .

A)Apical delta
B)Beta delta
C)Gamma delta
D)None of the above

Question 38

In order for a horse to masticate, the jaws must be able to move independently of each other. In which direction does a horse's jaw move when chewing?

A)Rostral
B)Lateral
C)Caudal
D)All of the above

Question 39

In mammals, there are two distinctive types of teeth, which differ in morphology and growth patterns. What type of teeth do carnivores possess?

A)Brachydont
B)Hypsodont
C)Gomphosis
D)Carnivdont

Question 40

Which of the following choices represent a type of dentin, which is created in response to a stimulus, such as caries?

A)Tertiary
B)Primary
C)Secondary
D)Stationary

Question 41

Which of the following choices is the correct term for the substance that makes up the bulk of a tooth?

A)Pulp
B)Dentin
C)Cementium
D)Enamel

Question 42

Which of the following symptoms would be observed in a dog with an infected carnassial tooth?

A)Facial swelling on the lower jawbone
B)Swelling that occurs in the cheek region
C)Facial swelling below the eye
D)Swelling that occurs along the gum line

Question 43

"Oronasal Fistula" is a term used to describe which of the following conditions?

A)An opening between the esophagus and trachea
B)An opening between the anal gland and the rectum
C)An opening between a tear duct and the nasal cavity
D)An opening between the mouth and the nasal cavity

Question 44

"Sparky" is a female Beagle that has a common type of oral tumor located on her gums, near the incisors. What type of tumor does "Sparky" likely suffer from?

A)Epulis
B)Lipoma
C)Sarcoid
D)Gumoid

Question 45

Of the main types of teeth that dogs possess, which ones are considered the "shearing teeth," designed for tearing the flesh of prey animals?

A)Molar
B)Premolar
C)Incisors
D)Canines

Question 46

When describing the surface of a premolar or molar, what does the term occlusal refer to?

A)The space between the teeth
B)The tooth facade
C)The side of the tooth
D)Chewing surface

Question 47

Dogs have two sets of teeth during their lifetime. On average, how many permanent teeth do dogs possess?

A)42
B)22
C)32
D)12

Question 48

Which of the following would be a cause of a retained deciduous tooth in a puppy?

A)Faulty dentin
B)Failure of the root to resorb
C)Eroded enamel
D)A weak pulp

Question 49

Which term describes a dog's ideal dental alignment, in which the upper incisors just touch the lower incisors?

A)Level bite
B)Cross bite
C)Scissor bite
D)Lateral bite

Question 50

Which of the following choices represents the best reason why polishing the teeth is an important step during dental prophylaxis?

A)Improves the esthetics of the teeth
B)It cleans off any leftover tartar
C)It kills any remaining harmful bacteria
D)It lessens the adherence of plaque-causing bacteria

Question 51

When performing dental prophylaxis, what is the process of cleaning the area above the gum line called?

A)Supragingival cleaning
B)Subgingival cleaning
C)Polishing
D)Subgingival/Sulcal Lavage

Question 52

What purpose does Subgingival/Sulcal Lavage serve when scaling a patient's teeth?

A)To remove accumulated saliva pooling in the mouth
B)To remove loose debris trapped under the gums
C)To stop bleeding from pockets where teeth were extracted
D)To remove and kill mouth bacteria

Question 53

Why is "non-anesthetic" dental prophy generally frowned upon as a viable technique for routine teeth cleaning in a healthy patient?

A)It does not allow for Supragingival cleaning
B)The patient is forced to swallow loose debris & bacteria
C)It does not allow for Subgingival cleaning
D)The patient is at risk for aspiration of aerosolized particles

Question 54

Balancing the mouth of an equine patient is important for aiding in the proper digestion of feed. Which of the following statements regarding equine dentistry is correct?

A)Only the molars play a role in creating full mouth balance.
B)Filing the front incisors can create a condition known as "wave" mouth.
C)The front incisors never require filing because they are reduced naturally by grazing.
D)Failing to file the incisors can create problems with the molars' ability to grind food.