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Oral Pathology

Acrodermatitis enteropathica is due to a deficiency of zinc.

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Oral Pathology

Radiodensity can be increased by increasing target-film distance.

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Oral Pathology

Rem facilitates comparison between different types of radiation.

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Oral Pathology

a pyogenic granuloma (PG) is most characteristically recognized by its vascular and fragile nature:

Friability and Bleeding: Because they are composed of an overabundance of capillaries, these lesions are extremely delicate and characteristically bleed profusely even with minor trauma or gentle probing.

Surface Appearance: The surface is often ulcerated and may be covered by a thin grayish pseudomembrane or yellow-fibrinous layer. In established lesions, a moist, glistening, or "ground beef" appearance is common.

Morphology: They typically present as solitary, bright red to purple, dome-shaped papules or nodules that can be pedunculated (on a stalk) or sessile (broad-based).

The "Collar": A characteristic finding is a scaly, white keratinized border at the base, often referred to as an epidermal collarette. 

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Oral Pathology

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) is the most common malignant tumour of the minor salivary glands overall, especially the palate.

Adenoid cystic carcinoma is the second most common malignant tumour of minor salivary glands and also strongly associated with the palate, but less common than MEC.


Parotid gland → Most common site overall for salivary gland tumors.

Palate (minor salivary glands) → Most common site for mucoepidermoid carcinoma.

Adenoid cystic carcinoma → Known for perineural invasion, often seen in minor salivary glands too.

Acinic cell carcinoma → More common in parotid.

Clear cell carcinoma → Rare, can occur in minor glands but not typical for palate.

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Oral Pathology

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.

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Oral Pathology

Dentinogenesis imperfecta is always associated with osteogenesis imperfecta in Type I.

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Oral Pathology

Beta-thalassemia is characterized by defective beta-globin chain synthesis, leading to inadequate hemoglobin production. This results in microcytic (small) and hypochromic (pale) red blood cells due to insufficient hemoglobin content. The cells appear small and pale on peripheral blood smear, with target cells and increased osmotic fragility also being characteristic features.

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Oral Pathology

Pagets disease characteristically exhibits hypercementosis of the entire dentition due to the abnormal bone remodeling process affecting the alveolar bone and periodontal ligament space. The disease can also cause root resorption in severe cases. Albert-Schonberg disease (osteopetrosis), lathyrism, and low-grade periapical inflammation do not typically cause generalized hypercementosis of the entire dentition.

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Oral Pathology

The biochemical abnormality associated with osteogenesis imperfecta is an increase in acid phosphatase.

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