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FREE VETERINARY AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT DENTISTRY
EXAM QUESTIONS
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-Guarantee passing score -277 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: "Prophy" From Start to Finish: Dental Handpieces
They are used with:
Answer:
burs, disks, polishing angles, and other instruments.Question 2: True or false: In cats that have chronic stomatitis, it is sometimes the only option to extract most or all of the premolars and molars, in some cases, full mouth extractions are necessary.
Answer:
True Question 3: Dental Charting: Commonly Used Abbreviations What does F1-3 stand for?
Answer:
Furcation exposure
Question 4: Patient Considerations
Once the patient is anesthetized, a ___ ___ ___ should be used to prevent water and foreign debris from entering the trachea. Pharyngeal gauze packs can be used.
Answer:
cuffed endotracheal tube
Question 5: Prophylaxis (Prophy) vs Periodontal Therapy
___ treatment after gingivitis or periodontitis develops. Goals: reduction of periodontal pockets, slow or stop periodontal lesions, return tissue to normal (not possible if 50% attachment loss).
Answer:
Periodontal therapy
Question 6: Supernumerary Teeth
This condition can lead to: (6)
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Malpositioning, non eruption of teeth, malocclusion or crowding, plague accumulation, possibility of periodontal disease if left untreated, oral ulcers or "kissing lesions" Question 7: "Prophy" From Start to Finish: Dental Malocclusion What is the treatment for Lance Effect Canines?
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Crown amputation
Question 8: Periodontal Structures
___ is the bone forming the sockets for the teeth.
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Alveolar bone Question 9: Anatomy of the Head: Bones of the Skull pertaining to the upper arch, this consists of many
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Maxillary Question 10: In Stage __, is known as advanced periodontitis. It involves over 50% connective tissue attachment loss, receding gums, and exposed roots of the teeth.
Answer:
Stage 4
Question 11: Oral Examination: Criteria #5 - Tooth Mobility
Tooth Mobility Grading System: Grade "3"
Answer:
Vertical as well as horizontal movement is possible.
Question 12: General Considerations
Adequate ___ and a good dental ___ should be provided.
Answer:
ventilation. light.
Question 13: General Considerations
True or false: a separate room for dental procedures is IDEAL due to bacterial aerosol created during dental procedures.
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True. But, not always provided.Question 14: Dental Charting: Commonly Used Abbreviations What does CI 1-3 stand for?
Answer:
Calculus Index
Question 15: Dental Instruments
A ___ is used to determine presence of caries (dissolution of tooth structure) and explore other enamel and dentine defects.
Answer:
explorer. They have a sharp point.
Question 16: Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Drug therapy: Piroxicam (Feldene). What is palliation?
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Easing the severity of a pain or a disease without removing the cause. alleviation, easement, easing, relief - the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) Question 17: "Prophy" From Start to Finish: Ultrasonic Scalers
Name the two types:
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Magnetostrictive: contains ferrite rods. Piezoelectric: contains crystals in handpiece.
Question 18: Periodontal Evaluation of Conscious Pet
Evaluation of calculus, which is:
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mineralized plaque Question 19: "Prophy" From Start to Finish: Dental Delivery Unit Describe 3 to 4 characteristics of an Air-driven unit.
Answer:
(Compressor) Need oil and air storage tank maintenance. High speed (200,000 - 400,000 RPM). Low speed (5000 - 20,000 RPM). Water through hand piece to cool tip and flush debris.Question 20: Dental Charting: Commonly Used Abbreviations What does GI 1-3 stand for?
Answer:
Gingivitis Level
Question 21: Tooth Anatomy
___ is soft tissue within the tooth composed of odontoblasts, nerves, blood vessels, lymphatics, and connective tissue.
Answer:
Pulp Question 22: Dental Charting: Commonly Used Abbreviations What does St stand for?
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Staining (1-3) Question 23: In ___ cause is uncertain, but due to eosinophils present on cytology/biopsy, allergic reaction or immune-mediated dysfunction is suspected.
Answer:
Rodent Ulcer
Question 24: Congenital Missing Teeth
___ is the absence of only a few teeth.
Answer:
Hypodontia