https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/732/veterinary-dentistryWelcome to the Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part II) by Vanessa Bird VN. This guide contains notes, self-test questionnaires and practical tasks to help you through your exams (Level 2/3 NVQ, and beyond), and to use as a reference afterwards.Apren-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/732/veterinary-dentistryTue, 21 Apr 2009 09:58:32 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:57618678-feb7-4eb4-bd74-c958c0d414d5Arlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/732/veterinary-dentistry#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 2 by Arlo Guthrie on 4/21/2009 9:58:32 AM<br /> <p><span class="h1img"><strong>QUESTIONS</strong></span></p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li>What is the difference between plaque and tartar? </li> <li>What is another name for tartar? </li> <li>List 10 signs that may be present in an animal suffering from dental disease. </li> <li>What is the irreversible stage of periodontal disease called? </li> <li>State 4 complications associated with dental extractions. </li> <li>At what age are the deciduous teeth lost in cats and dogs? </li> <li>At what age is permanent dentition complete in cats and dogs? </li> <li>How many teeth do adult cats and dogs possess? </li> <li>How many teeth do puppies and kittens possess? </li> <li>What teeth are present in cats and dogs, but not in rabbits? </li> <li>How many roots are possessed by the carnassials? </li> <li>Why should dental scaling never be performed at the same time as other surgery? </li> <li>For how long should the tip of the ultrasonic scaler be in continuous contact with the tooth? </li> <li>For what purpose is prophy polish employed? </li> <li>What is malocclusion? </li> <li>What is another name for normal occlusion? </li> <li>What is prognathism? </li> <li>State 2 breeds of dog affected by prognathism. </li> <li>What is brachygnathism? </li> <li>State 2 breeds of dog in which brachygnathism is often seen. </li> <li>What is wry bite? </li> <li>What is the term used to describe the occurrence of some of the upper incisors resting caudal to the lower incisors? </li> <li>What instruments might you use to loosen a tooth prior to extraction? </li> <li>What instrument would you choose to extract a retained deciduous tooth? </li> <li>Describe probe evaluation of periodontal disease. </li> <li>What is a gingivectomy? </li> <li>Why is the mouth a major source of disease affecting the heart, liver and kidneys? </li> <li>What is the correct name for a tooth socket? </li> <li>What is the correct name for the alveolar lining? </li> <li>What is the pellicle? </li> <li>What is the zone where the crown and the root of the tooth meet? </li> <li>What substances make up the periodontal ligament? </li> <li>List ways in which the safety and comfort of both operator and patient can be ensured during dental prophylaxis? </li> <li>List ways in which you can encourage owners to ensure a good level of home dental care. </li> <li>You are discharging a Staffie following a dental, and have started to discuss the merits of tooth brushing at home. The client stops you mid-flow and says that it is simply impossible to get Spike to stay in the room when the toothpaste appears, let alone hold him down for the duration of a clean! What advice would you recommend? </li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div>