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Wild Card
100

3 layers of the dental root, from outside to inside

Cementum

Dentin

Root Canal/Pulp Cavity

100
Normal depth range for periodontal tissue

0-3 mm (dogs)

0-1 mm (cats)

100

2 examination instruments and usage

Periodontal probe - measuring

Dental explorer - exploring surfaces

100

Most common dental procedure on a horse

Floating

100
What does VOHC stand for

Veterinary Oral Health Council

100

Teeth that may be extracted if horse is to be ridden with bit

105, 205, 305 and/or 405

100

Goal of home care

Prevent periodontal disease by controlling plaque

200

Description of dog's first upper right decidious canine tooth (using modified Triadan system)

504

200
What is ALARA?

What are the 3 principles of ALARA?


"As Low As Reasonably Achievable"

Time, distance, shielding

200

3 tool options for removing gross, large scale calculus

Dental hoe/chisel

Dental claw

Calculus forceps

200

3 benefits of fluoride treatment

Desensitizes exposed dentin

Stimulates remineralization of enamel

Inhibits calculus formation

200

2 dangers of dental chews/treats

Calories

Choking/FB risk

200

Most common antibiotic for patients with severe, chronic periodontal disease (suspected osteomyelitis)

Clindamycin (Antirobe)

200

3 minimum pieces of PPE for dental

Gloves

Mask

Goggles
300

Part of tooth that thickens with normal growth/age

Dentin

300

% of animals that will have significant findings on dental radiographs (despite clinically normal oral exams)

25% of dogs

40% of cats

300

Shape and function of dental scaler vs dental curette

SHAPE = scaler has triangular blade with sharp tip; curette has rounded, flat blade 

Function = scaler supra-gingival ONLY; curette both supra- and sub-gingival use

300

Describe rule of 5 for ultrasonic scaling

Water at least 25 PSI 


Angle of ultrasonic scaler 0-15 degrees


Time - no more than 5 seconds/tooth


300

2 methods of plaque control and an example of each

Mechanical = dental diet, brushing

Chemical = oral rinse, enzymatic coating

300

Definition of root planing

Removal of calculus and cementum from root surface

300

Technique for holding dental instruments

Modified pen grasp

Pull towards you

400

Most common malignant oral tumor in both dogs and cats

Squamous cell carcinoma

400

Malocclusion with mandibular teeth distal to maxillary equivalents

Mandibular Distocclusion

MAL 2

"Parrot mouth"


400

3 types of advanced/surgery instruments

Elevators

Retractors

Extraction forceps

400

Length of time spent on tooth with scaler vs polisher

Scaler - no longer than 5 seconds

Polisher - no longer than 3 seconds

400

DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Start with healthy, pain-free mouth
Go slow
Tooth paste for animals
Daily (at least every 2-3 days)

400

Most appropriate procedures for tooth with pulp cavity exposure

Extraction 

Pulp capping

400

Most common ultrasonic scaler in veterinary dentistry

Magnetostrictive

500

Most common dental condition seen in horses

What it causes

How to treat and prevent

Condition = malocculsion 

Causes points, hooks --> ulcers

Treatment = Floating

Prevention = chew hay all day

500

Only radiographic view that can be made with a true parallel technique

Distal mandibular view

500

Maximum speed of low power hand piece when polishing teeth

300 rev/min

500

3 benefits of anesthesia use in dentals

Intubation protects airway

Less stress, less pain, less risk 

Full exam, radiographs, sub-gingivial cleaning
500

Difference between plaque and calculus

Plaque = biofilm + bacteria - forms within 6-8 hours after brushing

Calculus = plaque + minerals - forms within 3-5 days

500

3 regional nerve blocks commonly used in cats

Infraorbital 

Mental 

Inferior alveolar

500

Most effective anti-plaque, anti-septic compound in veterinary dentistry

Chlorhexidine

600

Stage of periodontal disease = Numerous missing teeth, significant calculus, bleeding gums and ~60% bony loss

Stage 4

600

Bisecting angle principle states that plane of x-ray beam should be 90 degrees to ________

Imaginary line bisecting angle of long axis of tooth and film/sensor plate

600

Most appropriate film focal distance (FFD) for dental radiographs

15 mm

600

DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1. Intake, history, oral exam, labs

2. Pre-anesthesia/induction
3. Dental radiographs
4. Evaluate teeth and chart findings
5. Scale and debride
6. Polish
7. Subgingival irrigation
8. Anti-plaque sealants/fluoride treatments
9. +/- advanced treatments/surgeries
10. Recovery/pain management
11. Home care/discharge
12. Follow up/recheck


600

What is OraVet and how does it work

Barrier to reduce plaque formation

Applied after prophy then weekly at home


600

5 contraindications for regional nerve blocks

1. Obese or brachycephalic animals
2. Allergy/sensitivity to local anesthesia drugs
3. Inflammation or severe infection at site
4. Coagulopathy (clotting disorders)
5. Neoplasia at site

600

Difference between wolf teeth and canine teeth in horses

Wolf - male = female, < 30% horses, most common in maxilla 

Canine - male >>> female, erupt at 4-5 years

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