MDS PREP
Dilaceration refers to
1) Curvature of the root tip
2) Cemental union of root
3) Calcified root canals
4) Dysplasia of dentine
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
Corticosteroids ar useful in treatment of TMJ arthritis because they have
1. An analgesic effect
2. An anti-inflammatory effect
3. Inhibitory effect on synovial membrane
4. Analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
Most common route for metastasis of oral cancer is by
1) Direct extension
2) Lymphatics
3) Blood vessels
4) Aspiration of tumour cells
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
Prolonged administration of broad spectrum antibiotics result in the formation of
1. Black hairy tongue
2. Median rhomboid glossitis
3. Geographic tongue
4. Fissured tongue
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
All the following statement are true of ATYPICAL, MYCOBACTERIAL INFECTION except -
1. Though uncommon there has been a recent increase
2. More common in immuno compromised host
3. In-vitro resistance to ATT is not known
4. Dissemination is a problem in AIDS
Pathology
Answer: 3
Which of the following is the most important in the pathogenesis of an apical periodontal cyst
1. Necrosis of surrounding bone
2. Suppuration in cyst lumen
3. Proliferation of foamy macrophages
4. Increased osmotic pressure in the cyst lumen
An adult patient presents with multiple, painless, grayish-white plaques overlying an ulcerated surface occuring on the buccal mucosa. Blood examination revealed a positive VDRL test. The lesion is most likely to be
1. A decubitus ulcer
2. Lichen planus
3. Pemphigus vulgaris
4. A mucous patch