MDS PREP
Radiodensity can be increased by
1. Decreasing mA
2. Decreasing kVp
3. Decreasing target-film distance
4. Increasing target-film distance
Oral Pathology
Answer: 3
Radiodensity can be increased by increasing target-film distance.
All of the following statements about the typical feature of a periapical granuloma are true EXCEPT
1. It consists of proliferating granulation tissue
2. It can form only if the periapical bone is resorbed
3. It shows evidence of local antibody production
4. It results from immunologically mediated tissue damage
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
Periapical granulomas were diagnosed as well-circumscribed periapical
radiolucency measuring less than 1.5 cm in diameter, periapical cysts were
characterized by well-defined periapical radiolucency with sclerotic borders
measuring greater than 1.5 cm, and periapical abscesses were characterized by
ill-defined periapical radiolucency with diffuse margins.
While bone resorption can occur in the presence of a periapical granuloma, it
is not a prerequisite for its formation. A periapical granuloma can develop in
response to pulp necrosis or infection without necessarily requiring bone
resorption to occur first. The granuloma can form as a reaction to the
inflammatory process, regardless of the state of the surrounding bone.
One variant of hidebound disease is which syndrome?
1. Down"s syndrome
2. Crest syndrome
3. Greenspan"s syndrome
4. Kleinfelter"s syndrome
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
Crest syndrome is a variant of hidebound disease.
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.
Mean exposure at skin from an intraoral periapical radiographs
1. 300 mR
2. 0.03 mR
3. 47 mR
4. Both A and B
Oral Pathology
Answer: 4
Mean exposure at the skin from intraoral periapical radiographs is 0.03 mR.
Bence Jones proteins are seen in
1. Uraemia
2. Diabetes mellitus
3. Polycythaemia vera
4. Mediterranean anaemia
Oral Pathology
Answer: 3
Bence Jones proteins are seen in multiple myeloma, not polycythemia vera.
The substance most commonly used for protection against X-ray radiations is
1. Zinc
2. Steel
3. Lead
4. Porcelain
Oral Pathology
Answer: 3
Lead is the most commonly used substance for protection against X-ray radiation.
Carcinoma of lip
1. Occurs mostly in males
2. Metastases easily
3. Occurs mostly in the lower lip
4. Is mostly basal cell type
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
Carcinoma of the Lip
Occurs mostly in males: Lip carcinoma, particularly
squamous cell carcinoma, is more common in males than females. This is often
attributed to higher rates of tobacco and alcohol use, as well as increased
sun exposure without protection.
Metastases easily: While lip carcinomas can
metastasize, they do not typically do so as easily as other cancers.
Squamous cell carcinoma of the lip can metastasize, but it is often
localized initially.
Occurs mostly in the lower lip: This is true; the lower
lip is the most common site for lip carcinoma due to greater sun exposure
and thinner skin.
Is mostly basal cell type: This statement is
misleading. While basal cell carcinoma is the most common skin cancer
overall, squamous cell carcinoma is more prevalent in the lip region.