Oral Pathology
Q1: The congenital absence of six or more teeth is known as:
A. hypodontia 1 absence of 6 or less
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B. oligodontia
C. diphyodontia
D. anodontia
Answer: oligodontia
Q2: Which type of dentinogenesis imperfecta features multiple pulp exposures, periapical radiolucencies,
and a variable0radiographic appearance?
A. Type I
B. Type II
C. Type III
Answer: Type III
Type111 dentinoseneli
imperfect
Q3: The permanent maxillary centrals in the x-ray below are vital. What is the most probable interpretation
of the condition illustrated?
A. mesiodens
B. concrescence
C. fusion
D. dens in dente
Answer: mesiodens
Q4: All of the following are differential diagnoses for hypercementosis EXCEPT one. Which one is the
EXCEPTION?
A. cemento-osseous dysplasia
B. cementoblastoma
C. condensing osteitis
D. odontogenic keratocyst
Answer: odontogenic keratocyst
ofontogenickeratocyst not hype cementosis
,Q5: An enamel defect resulting from the incomplete formation of the enamel matrix is called:
A. enamel pearls
B. enamel hypocalcification
C. enamel hypoplasia
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D. regional odontodysplasia
Answer: enamel hypoplasia
Enamelhypoplasia
Q6: A new patient presents to your office and on examination, you notice an abnormally wide maxillary
incisor and a total of three maxillary incisors instead of four. The condition is most likely due to which of the
following anomalies?
A. gemination
B. twinning
C. concrescence
D. fusion
Answer: fusion
Q7: All of the following statements concerning amelogenesis imperfecta are true EXCEPT one. Which one
is the EXCEPTION?
A. it is an inherited condition that is transmitted as a dominant trait
B. because of the enamel malformation, the teeth of individuals with amelogenesis imperfecta are often
discolored, sensitive to temperature changes, and painful to brush
C. it only affects the permanent teeth
D. it causes the enamel to be soft and thin
E. the teeth appear yellow because the dentin is visible through the thin enamel
F. the teeth are easily damaged and susceptible to decay
Answer: it only affects the permanent teeth
Q8: The abnormal loss of tooth structure due to non-masticatory physical friction is referred to as:
A. erosion
B. abfraction
C. attrition
D. abrasion
Answer: abrasion
,Q9: Erythropoietic porphyria–related discoloration is a type of extrinsic dental stain.
The tooth stain in congenital erythropoietic porphyria is red-brown in color.
A. both statements are true
B. both statements are false
C. the first statement is true, the second is false
D. the first statement is false, the second is true
Answer: the first statement is false, the second is true
Q10: All of the following statements regarding internal root resorption are true EXCEPT one. Which one is
the EXCEPTION?
A. is usually accompanied by pain and swelling
B. radiograph shows uniform radiolucent pulp canal enlargement
C. is carried out by multinucleated giant cells near the pulp granulation tissue
D. is rare as compared to external root resorption
Answer: is usually accompanied by pain and swelling
Q11: Your patient has been diagnosed with amelogenesis imperfecta. His teeth demonstrate enamel that
varies from thin and smooth to normal thickness with grooves, furrows, and pits. This patient's hereditary
condition is an example of the _____ defect.
A. type I (hypoplastic)
B. type II (hypomaturation)
C. type III (hypocalcified)
Answer: type I (hypoplastic)
radiomansanti
Q12: In Type I dentin dysplasia, roots appear extremely short, and pulps are:
A. normal
B. somewhat smaller
C. extremely large
D. completely obliterated
Answer: completely obliterated
, Q13: Where does leukemia form in the body and which type is mostly commonly found in children?
A. lymph nodes, ALL
B. bone marrow, AML
C. lymph nodes, AML
D. bone marrow, ALL
Answer: bone marrow, ALL
bone marrow ALL for children
Q14: A 48-year-old female patient walks into your office. She states that she has been diagnosed with
some disease, the name of which she can't remember. Her physician wants her to follow up with your
office regularly to watch out for cancer of the tongue and throat. She also has a bald tongue, and states
that her fingernails "look funny." What disease does she have?
A. aplastic anemia
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B. Plummer-Vinson syndrome
C. pernicious anemia
D. Cushing syndrome
edicine
Answer: Plummer-Vinson syndrome
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Q15: All of the following are characteristics of sickle cell anemia EXCEPT one. Which one is the
EXCEPTION?
A. crescent shaped RBC
B. production of hemoglobin S
C. more common in females
D. RBC lifespan of 120 days
E. loss of trabeculae evident in radiographs
F. valine for glutamic acid substitution
G. muscle and joint pain are common
Answer: RBC lifespan of 120 days
RBC lifespun of 12 say
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Q1: The congenital absence of six or more teeth is known as:
A. hypodontia 1 absence of 6 or less
00
B. oligodontia
C. diphyodontia
D. anodontia
Answer: oligodontia
Q2: Which type of dentinogenesis imperfecta features multiple pulp exposures, periapical radiolucencies,
and a variable0radiographic appearance?
A. Type I
B. Type II
C. Type III
Answer: Type III
Type111 dentinoseneli
imperfect
Q3: The permanent maxillary centrals in the x-ray below are vital. What is the most probable interpretation
of the condition illustrated?
A. mesiodens
B. concrescence
C. fusion
D. dens in dente
Answer: mesiodens
Q4: All of the following are differential diagnoses for hypercementosis EXCEPT one. Which one is the
EXCEPTION?
A. cemento-osseous dysplasia
B. cementoblastoma
C. condensing osteitis
D. odontogenic keratocyst
Answer: odontogenic keratocyst
ofontogenickeratocyst not hype cementosis
,Q5: An enamel defect resulting from the incomplete formation of the enamel matrix is called:
A. enamel pearls
B. enamel hypocalcification
C. enamel hypoplasia
w
D. regional odontodysplasia
Answer: enamel hypoplasia
Enamelhypoplasia
Q6: A new patient presents to your office and on examination, you notice an abnormally wide maxillary
incisor and a total of three maxillary incisors instead of four. The condition is most likely due to which of the
following anomalies?
A. gemination
B. twinning
C. concrescence
D. fusion
Answer: fusion
Q7: All of the following statements concerning amelogenesis imperfecta are true EXCEPT one. Which one
is the EXCEPTION?
A. it is an inherited condition that is transmitted as a dominant trait
B. because of the enamel malformation, the teeth of individuals with amelogenesis imperfecta are often
discolored, sensitive to temperature changes, and painful to brush
C. it only affects the permanent teeth
D. it causes the enamel to be soft and thin
E. the teeth appear yellow because the dentin is visible through the thin enamel
F. the teeth are easily damaged and susceptible to decay
Answer: it only affects the permanent teeth
Q8: The abnormal loss of tooth structure due to non-masticatory physical friction is referred to as:
A. erosion
B. abfraction
C. attrition
D. abrasion
Answer: abrasion
,Q9: Erythropoietic porphyria–related discoloration is a type of extrinsic dental stain.
The tooth stain in congenital erythropoietic porphyria is red-brown in color.
A. both statements are true
B. both statements are false
C. the first statement is true, the second is false
D. the first statement is false, the second is true
Answer: the first statement is false, the second is true
Q10: All of the following statements regarding internal root resorption are true EXCEPT one. Which one is
the EXCEPTION?
A. is usually accompanied by pain and swelling
B. radiograph shows uniform radiolucent pulp canal enlargement
C. is carried out by multinucleated giant cells near the pulp granulation tissue
D. is rare as compared to external root resorption
Answer: is usually accompanied by pain and swelling
Q11: Your patient has been diagnosed with amelogenesis imperfecta. His teeth demonstrate enamel that
varies from thin and smooth to normal thickness with grooves, furrows, and pits. This patient's hereditary
condition is an example of the _____ defect.
A. type I (hypoplastic)
B. type II (hypomaturation)
C. type III (hypocalcified)
Answer: type I (hypoplastic)
radiomansanti
Q12: In Type I dentin dysplasia, roots appear extremely short, and pulps are:
A. normal
B. somewhat smaller
C. extremely large
D. completely obliterated
Answer: completely obliterated
, Q13: Where does leukemia form in the body and which type is mostly commonly found in children?
A. lymph nodes, ALL
B. bone marrow, AML
C. lymph nodes, AML
D. bone marrow, ALL
Answer: bone marrow, ALL
bone marrow ALL for children
Q14: A 48-year-old female patient walks into your office. She states that she has been diagnosed with
some disease, the name of which she can't remember. Her physician wants her to follow up with your
office regularly to watch out for cancer of the tongue and throat. She also has a bald tongue, and states
that her fingernails "look funny." What disease does she have?
A. aplastic anemia
O
B. Plummer-Vinson syndrome
C. pernicious anemia
D. Cushing syndrome
edicine
Answer: Plummer-Vinson syndrome
i
Q15: All of the following are characteristics of sickle cell anemia EXCEPT one. Which one is the
EXCEPTION?
A. crescent shaped RBC
B. production of hemoglobin S
C. more common in females
D. RBC lifespan of 120 days
E. loss of trabeculae evident in radiographs
F. valine for glutamic acid substitution
G. muscle and joint pain are common
Answer: RBC lifespan of 120 days
RBC lifespun of 12 say
o
