MDS PREP
Oral lesions consisting of large numbers of broad-based papillary projections, with tiny abscesses developing in an area of intense erythema, is most likely to be
1. Pyogenic granuloma
2. Gangrenous stomatitis
3. Tularemia
4. Pyostomatitis vegetans
Oral Pathology
Answer: 4
Pyostomatitis vegetans is characterized by broad-based papillary projections and can present with pustules or abscesses in an inflamed area. It is often associated with inflammatory bowel disease.
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
A prothrombin level of 20% normal PT is of concern for dental extractions.
An abnormal resorption pattern in primary teeth, delayed eruption of permanent teeth and a large tongue are the features of
1. Addison"s disease
2. Hypothyroidism
3. Hyperthyroidism
4. Von-Recklinghausen disease
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
Hypothyroidism is characterized by abnormal resorption patterns in primary teeth and delayed eruption of permanent teeth.
The primary defect which leads to sickle cell anemia is -
1) An abnormality in porphyrin part of hemoglobin
2) Replacement of glutamate by valine in ?-chain of HbA
3) A nonsense mutation in the ?-chain of HbA
4) Substitution of valine by glutamate in the ?-chain of HbA
General Pathology
Answer: 2
The primary defect in sickle cell anemia is the replacement of glutamic acid by valine in the ?-chain of hemoglobin, leading to the sickling of red blood cells.
Osteoradionecrosis results from
1. Infection, trauma, radiation
2. Radiation, trauma, infection
3. Trauma, radiation, infection
4. None of the above
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
Osteoradionecrosis results from radiation, trauma, and infection.
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.
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.
Recurrent ulcers occuring on gingival and palate are most probably
1) Aphthous ulcers
2) Herpes simplex
3) Koplick spots
4) Lesions of Behcet"s syndrome
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
Recurrent ulcers on the gingiva and palate are most commonly associated with herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections. Herpes simplex can cause painful vesicular lesions that eventually ulcerate, leading to recurrent oral ulcers, particularly in the mucosal areas such as the gingiva and palate.
Aphthous ulcers (option 1) typically occur on non-keratinized mucosa and are not usually found on the gingiva. Koplick spots (option 3) are associated with measles and are not ulcers but rather small, bluish-white spots on the buccal mucosa. Behcet's syndrome (option 4) can cause oral ulcers, but they are often more widespread and associated with systemic symptoms. Therefore, the most probable cause of recurrent ulcers specifically on the gingiva and palate is herpes simplex.