Which level bite matches "1 to 4 holes from single bite, puncture no deeper than 1/2 length of canine tooth"?

• A. Level 2 Bite
• B. Level 4 Bite
• C. Level 3 Bite
• D. Level 1 Bite

Answer: (C)

Bite severity on the CPDT-KA scale is determined by both how many puncture holes a bite makes and how deep those punctures are. The description given specifies a single bite that leaves 1 to 4 puncture holes and the punctures do not exceed half the length of the canine tooth. That exact combination defines the bite level with mid-range severity on the standard scale. If a bite produced more holes or deeper punctures, it would correspond to a higher level; if it produced fewer holes or shallower punctures, it would correspond to a lower level. So this description matches the level defined by those characteristics, making it the correct match.