MDS PREP
Silver tattoo is due to
1. Deposition of Ag amalgam in mucosa
2. Deposition of Ag amalgam in bone
3. Deposition of Ag amalgam in dentin
4. Deposition of Ag amalgam in enamel
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
Silver tattoo is due to the deposition of Ag amalgam in the mucosa.
Radiation dose to patient can be reduced by all of the following except
1. Speed films
2. Filters
3. By increasing target-object distance
4. Decreasing kilovoltage potential
Radiation dose can be reduced by using speed films, filters, and increasing target-object distance.
Koebner"s phenomenon is seen with
1. Erythema multiforme
2. Pemphigoid
3. Psoriasis
4. Impetigo
Oral Pathology
Answer: 3
Koebner's phenomenon refers to the development of skin lesions at the site of trauma in individuals with certain skin conditions. It is most commonly associated with psoriasis, where new psoriatic plaques can form following skin injury or trauma.
Quantity of the X-ray beam is governed by
1. kVp
2. mAs
3. Filament current
4. Length of the X-ray tube
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
Quantity of the X-ray beam is governed by mAs (milliampere-seconds).
The Maximum penetration among the following is seen with which ray
1. Alpha
2. Beta
3. Gamma
4. Electron beam
Oral Pathology
Answer: 3
Gamma rays have the maximum penetration among the listed types of radiation.
Which of the following tumors is most aggressive
1) Myxoma
2) Cementoblastoma
3) Ameloblastic fibroma
4) Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
Myxoma is the most aggressive tumor among the options listed. It is a rare,
benign, but locally aggressive neoplasm that can occur in various anatomic
locations, particularly in the heart and skin. Myxomas are known for their
ability to invade surrounding tissue and cause significant damage to the organ
in which they are found.
Here is a brief description of each tumor type:
1) Myxoma: As mentioned earlier, these are rare but locally
aggressive tumors that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues. They are
typically soft and gelatinous in consistency. When myxomas occur in the heart,
they can obstruct blood flow and cause severe complications.
2) Cementoblastoma: This is a rare, benign tumor that arises
from the periodontal ligament cells that are responsible for producing cementum,
which is the bone-like tissue that anchors teeth in the jaw. Cementoblastomas
are generally slow-growing and less aggressive compared to myxomas.
3) Ameloblastic fibroma: This is a benign, non-invasive tumor
that occurs in the jaw, typically in younger patients. It is composed of both
odontogenic epithelial cells and mesenchymal cells, which are involved in tooth
development. These tumors can cause expansion of the bone but are not as
aggressive as myxomas.
4) Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma: This is a mixed odontogenic
tumor, which means it is composed of both dental epithelial and mesenchymal
cells. It is usually benign and presents as a slowly growing, painless swelling
in the jaw. While it can cause bone expansion, it is less aggressive and
typically does not invade surrounding tissues like a myxoma.
A patient comes with emotional problems, increased salivation, pallor of oral mucosa and a grayish blue discolouration of the gingival. These findings are most consistent with a clinical impression of
1. Cherubism
2. Cretinism
3. Pierre-Robin syndrome
4. Lead poisoning
Oral Pathology
Answer: 4
The findings of emotional problems, increased salivation, pallor, and grayish-blue discoloration of the gingiva are consistent with lead poisoning.
The commonest opportunistic infection in AIDS cases in India
1) Pneumocystic carinii
2) Cryptococcal meningitis
3) Toxoplasmosis
4) Tuberculosis
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
Explanation: A compound odontoma is a type of odontogenic tumor that consists of multiple small tooth-like structures (denticles) and resembles the anatomy of normal teeth. In contrast, a complex odontoma has a more disorganized structure and does not resemble normal teeth.