MDS PREP
Scleroderma involves
1. Tightening of oral mucosa and periodontal involvement
2. Multiple palmar keratosia
3. Raynaud"s phenomenon
4. All of the above
Oral Pathology
Answer: 4
Scleroderma involves tightening of oral mucosa, periodontal involvement, and Raynaud's phenomenon.
Which of the following deficiencies are associated with the disorders of hyperplasia of salivary gland and keratinisation of the salivary gland
1. Vit A
2. Vit B
3. Vit C
4. Vit K
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
Vitamin A deficiency is associated with hyperplasia and keratinization of the salivary glands.
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.
Perleche is caused by
1. Decreased interdental space
2. Increased interdental space
3. Lack of Vit C
4. Trauma to the corners of the mouth
Oral Pathology
Answer: 2
Perleche is caused by increased interdental space, often due to angular cheilitis.
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 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.
Bell"s palsy is triggered by
1. Exposure to cold
2. Tooth extraction
3. Local and systemic infection
4. Any of the above
Oral Pathology
Answer: 4
Bell's palsy can be triggered by exposure to cold, tooth extraction, or infections.
Reversible pulpitis change to irreversible pulpits primarily because of
1) Vascular strangulation
2) Reduced host resistance
3) Invasion of microorganisms
4) An increase in microbial virulence
Oral Pathology
Answer: 3
Reversible pulpitis changes to irreversible pulpitis primarily because of
invasion of microorganisms.
Reversible pulpitis is a condition where the pulp is inflamed but can
potentially heal if the causative agent is removed and the pulp remains vital.
Irreversible pulpitis, however, occurs when the inflammation is severe or
chronic, leading to irreversible damage to the pulp. The primary reason for this
progression is typically the invasion of microorganisms and their byproducts,
which can cause further inflammation and necrosis of pulpal tissue, making
healing unlikely.