MDS PREP
A developmental abnormality characterized by the presence of fewer than the usual number of teeth is
1) Anodontia
2) Oligodontia
3) Microdontia
4) Dens in dente
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
1. Anodontia: This is the complete absence of teeth. It is a rare condition
where an individual fails to develop any teeth.
2. Oligodontia: This term is used when an individual has fewer teeth than the
typical dental formula, which is six incisors, two canines, two premolars, and
six molars in the permanent dentition (excluding the third molars or wisdom
teeth). The term "hypodontia" is often used synonymously with oligodontia, but
hypodontia can also refer to a broader range of conditions characterized by the
congenital absence of one or more teeth, whereas oligodontia is more
specifically the absence of six or more teeth.
3. Microdontia: This condition involves teeth that are smaller than normal. It
can affect either the primary or permanent dentition and may involve one tooth
or multiple teeth.
4. Dens in dente: This is a rare developmental anomaly where a tooth forms
within the dental crown of another tooth, typically in the form of a small
tooth-like structure. It is not a condition of tooth number but rather an
abnormality of tooth structure.
Which of the following has been implicated due to sunlight
1. Basal cell carcinoma
2. Lymphoepithelioma
3. Junctional nevus
4. Verruca vulgaris
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a type of skin cancer that is strongly associated with prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight.
Koplik spots
1) First manifestation of measles
2) Rarely seen in measles
3) Are seen 2-3 days after cutaneous rashes
4) Is first manifestation but seldom seen
Oral Pathology
Answer: 4
Koplik spots are first manifestation but seldom seen.
Koplik spots are small, white spots with a bluish-white color that appear on the
inside of the cheek opposite the molars in individuals with measles. They are
considered a pathognomonic sign of measles and typically appear 2-3 days before
the onset of the characteristic skin rash. However, they are not commonly
observed in all cases, making them a less frequently seen early manifestation of
the disease. They are small and can be easily overlooked or mistaken for other
oral conditions.
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.
Prolonged administration of broad spectrum antibiotics results in the formation of
1. Black hairy tongue
2. Decrease exposure time
3. Geographic tongue
4. Fissured tongue
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
Prolonged administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics can lead to black hairy tongue.
The prothrombin levels that is of concern to dentist extraction is
1) 20 % normal PT
2) 40 % normal PT
3) 50 % normal PT
4) 100 % normal PT
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
Prothrombin time (PT) is a measure of the blood's clotting ability. In dentistry, a PT level of 20% below normal is often considered a threshold for increased risk of bleeding during surgical procedures such as tooth extraction. At this level, the patient may be at risk for prolonged bleeding or hemorrhage. Dentists typically assess a patient's coagulation status before performing invasive procedures, especially if the patient has a known bleeding disorder or is on medications that affect clotting.
A disease which only affects the formation and eruption of tooth but does not cause hypoplasia is
1. Hypoparathyroidsm
2. Hyperthyroidism
3. Hyperpituitarism
4. Hypoadrenalism
Oral Pathology
Answer: 3
Hyperpituitarism affects the formation and eruption of teeth without causing hypoplasia.
Hypersensitively reaction seen in stomatitis venenata is
1. Type I
2. Type II
3. Type III
4. Type IV
Hypersensitivity reactions seen in stomatitis venenata are classified as Type IV.