MDS PREP
The facial aspect of an intraoral film is determined by the
1. Anatomic landmarks
2. Concavity of the embossed dot
3. Convexity of the embossed dot
4. Curvature of the arch
Oral Pathology
Answer: 3
The facial aspect of an intraoral film is determined by the convexity of the embossed dot.
A case presenting with a gray coloured pseudomembrane whose removal is difficult and painful, can be
1) ANUG
2) Diphtheritic lesion
3) Secondary stage of syphilis
4) Desquamative gingivitis
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
Diphtheritic lesions are caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. The hallmark of diphtheria is a tough gray pseudomembrane on mucosal surfaces like the pharynx or oral cavity. Attempting to remove it causes pain and bleeding. Other conditions like ANUG (acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis) produce pseudomembranes but are more localized and less gray.
The X-ray collimators commonly used in dentistry include the following except
1. Diaphragm collimator
2. Tubular collimator
3. Rectangular collimator
4. Square collimator
Oral Pathology
Answer: 4
Square collimators are not commonly used in dentistry.
Radiation injury to the haemopoietic system of the bone marrow occurs when the whole body exposure ranges between
1. 50-100 rads
2. 200-1000 rads
3. 1000-5000 rads
4. 10,000 rads to more
Radiation injury to the hematopoietic system occurs when whole body exposure ranges between 200-1000 rads.
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).
The odontoma which resembles anatomy of normal teeth is a
1) Composite odontoma
2) Compound odontoma
3) Complex odontoma
4) Complex compound odontoma
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
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.
An exophytic papillary lesionof the hard palate, consisting of a luminal layer of columnar cells resting on a cuboidal basal layer, with the connective tissue papillae containing plasma cells, could be
1. Monomorphic adenoma
2. Simple ductal papilloma
3. Oxyphilic adenoma
4. Sialadenoma papilliferum
Oral Pathology
Answer: 4
Sialadenoma papilliferum is a rare, benign
salivary gland tumor typically occurring in the palate. It presents as an
exophytic, papillary lesion and histologically shows a dual epithelial layer
(columnar and cuboidal) with connective tissue cores that may contain plasma
cells. The other options, such as monomorphic adenoma or simple ductal papilloma,
lack these specific histological features.
A patient requires tooth extraction from an area that has been subjected to radiation therapy. Which of the following represents the greatest danger to this patient
1. Alveolar osteitis
2. Osteoradionecrosis
3. Prolonged healing
4. Fracture of the mandible
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
The greatest danger to a patient requiring tooth extraction after radiation therapy is osteoradionecrosis.