MDS PREP
All of the following statements about the typical feature of a periapical granuloma are true EXCEPT
1. It consists of proliferating granulation tissue
2. It can form only if the periapical bone is resorbed
3. It shows evidence of local antibody production
4. It results from immunologically mediated tissue damage
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
Periapical granulomas were diagnosed as well-circumscribed periapical
radiolucency measuring less than 1.5 cm in diameter, periapical cysts were
characterized by well-defined periapical radiolucency with sclerotic borders
measuring greater than 1.5 cm, and periapical abscesses were characterized by
ill-defined periapical radiolucency with diffuse margins.
While bone resorption can occur in the presence of a periapical granuloma, it
is not a prerequisite for its formation. A periapical granuloma can develop in
response to pulp necrosis or infection without necessarily requiring bone
resorption to occur first. The granuloma can form as a reaction to the
inflammatory process, regardless of the state of the surrounding bone.
Asymptomatic facial swelling is seen in
1. Ludwings angina
2. Angioneurotic oedema
3. Bell"s palsy
4. All of the above
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
Angioneurotic edema is characterized by asymptomatic facial swelling.
Orange peel and ground glass radiographic appearance is observed in case of
1. Paget"s disease
2. Ewing"s sarcoma
3. Osteosarcoma
4. Fibrous dysplasia
Orange peel and ground glass radiographic appearance is observed in fibrous dysplasia.
Lichenoid reactions are mainly due to
1. Intake of certain drugs
2. Betel nut chewing
3. Cigarette smoking
4. Intake of alcohol
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
Lichenoid reactions are mainly due to the intake of certain drugs.
Osteoradionecrosis is due to
1. Endarteritis of blood vessels
2. Damage to periosteum
3. Damage to lymphatics
4. All of the above
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
Osteoradionecrosis is due to endarteritis of blood vessels.
All of the following statements about the typical feature of a periapical
granuloma are true EXCEPT
1) It consists of proliferating granulation tissue
2) It can form only if the periapical bone is resorbed
3) It shows evidence of local antibody production
4) It results from immunologically mediated tissue damage
Oral Pathology Answer: 2
Periapical granulomas were diagnosed as well-circumscribed periapical
radiolucency measuring less than 1.5 cm in diameter, periapical cysts were
characterized by well-defined periapical radiolucency with sclerotic borders
measuring greater than 1.5 cm, and periapical abscesses were characterized by
ill-defined periapical radiolucency with diffuse margins.
While bone resorption can occur in the presence of a periapical granuloma, it
is not a prerequisite for its formation. A periapical granuloma can develop in
response to pulp necrosis or infection without necessarily requiring bone
resorption to occur first. The granuloma can form as a reaction to the
inflammatory process, regardless of the state of the surrounding bone.
Oral lesions on the tongue and other mucosal surfaces of the oral cavity is commonly caused by the deficiency of
1. Vit B
2. Niacin
3. Vit C
4. Vit K
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
Oral lesions on the tongue are commonly caused by a deficiency of Niacin (Vitamin B3).
Compound odontoma shows on a radiograph as
1) Supernumerary teeth
2) Radiolucent and radiopaque areas
3) Masses of calcified areas
4) Distinguishable tooth-like structures
Oral Pathology
Answer: 4
A compound odontoma is a benign odontogenic tumor consisting of enamel, dentin, cementum, and pulp arranged in recognizable tooth-like structures. Radiographically, it appears as multiple small, tooth-like radiopaque structures, unlike complex odontomas, which show as masses of calcified material.