VTNE VTNE Dentistry and Oral Health 3

Question 1

Which dental radiographic technique is most commonly recommended for obtaining full-tooth images including the root apex in small animal patients?

Accepted Answer

Bisecting angle technique

Answer

Parallel technique

Answer

Occlusal technique

Answer

Periapical tangential technique

Question 2

What instrument is used to measure periodontal pocket depth during an oral examination?

Accepted Answer

Periodontal probe

Answer

Dental scaler

Answer

Explorer probe

Answer

Curette

Question 3

What does Grade 2 furcation exposure indicate in a dog with periodontal disease?

Accepted Answer

The probe enters the furcation but does not pass through

Answer

The furcation can be detected but the probe does not enter

Answer

The probe passes completely through the furcation

Answer

No furcation involvement is present

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of using a dental elevator before extracting a tooth in a veterinary patient?

Accepted Answer

To sever the periodontal ligament and luxate the tooth from its socket

Answer

To fracture the crown for easier removal

Answer

To widen the extraction socket with pressure

Answer

To clean the alveolus before extraction

Question 5

Which radiographic finding on a dental X-ray most strongly suggests a periapical abscess in a veterinary patient?

Accepted Answer

Periapical lucency (halo) surrounding the root apex

Answer

Increased opacity around the root tip

Answer

Widening of the crown

Answer

Loss of enamel density

Question 6

After a tooth extraction in a veterinary patient, what is the recommended post-operative instruction regarding feeding?

Accepted Answer

Feed soft or moistened food and avoid hard chews for 10–14 days

Answer

Feed a high-fiber dry kibble immediately to stimulate healing

Answer

Withhold all food for 48 hours

Answer

Provide only liquid nutrition for 30 days