Oral Pathology Final Exam With
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The primary and most common cause of a mucocele is:
A) inflammation
B) tumor formation
C) severing of or trauma to a minor salivary duct
D) obstruction of a salivary gland duct Answer: C) severing of or trauma to a minor salivary duct
A ranula is located on the:
A) lower lip
B) buccal mucosa
C) retro molar pad
D) floor of the mouth Answer: D) floor of the mouth
Which one of the following would not occur on the gingiva?
A) irritation fibroma
B) pyogenic granuloma
C) giant cell granuloma
D) epulis fissuration Answer: A) irritation fibroma
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,A panorex reveals multiple supernumerary teeth. This patient also has open cranial frontanelles and
aplasia (incomplete, retarded or defective development of an Oran or tissue) of the clavicles. What
autosomal dominant condition does this patient have?
The wearing away of the tooth structure through an abnormal mechanical action defines:
A) attrition
B) abrasion
C) erosion
D) gemination Answer: B) abrasion
Generalized loss of tooth structure primarily on the lingual surfaces of teeth is associated with:
A) erosion
B) attrition
C) abrasion
D) bruxism Answer: A) erosion
During examination of the dentition, the DH notes the presence of active wear facets. This indicates that
the patient is:
A) a bruxer
B) bulimic
C) a vegetarian
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,D) lip biting Answer: A) a bruxer
This mandibular first molar displays a developmental anomaly. Upon clinical observation, one notes an
extra cusp in the center of the occlusal surface in the central pit in this tooth. What is it called?
A) talon cusped tooth
B) concresence
C) dens invaginatus (dens in dente)
D) dens evaginatus
E) taurdontism Answer: D) dens evaginatus
Referred to as "localized microdontia" which teeth most often appear smaller than normal?
A) mandibular premolars and maxillary third molars
B) maxillary premolars and mandibular third molars
C) mandibular lateral incisors and mandibular third molars
D) maxillary lateral incisors and maxillary third molars Answer: D) maxillary lateral incisors and
maxillary third molars
Which of the following is considered to be the most likely cause of necrotizing sialometaplasia?
A) blocked salivary gland ducts
B) radiation therapy
C) loss of blood supply
D) a sialolith Answer: C) loss of blood supply
Which term refers to a developmental anomaly in which teeth exhibit elongated, large pulp chambers
and short roots?
A) dens in dente
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, B) dens evaginatus
C) taurdontism
D) dilaceration Answer: C) taurdontism
Epulis fissuratum results from irritation caused by:
A) a denture flange
B) denture adhesive
C) poor suction from the denture in the palatal vault
D) an allergic reaction Answer: A) a denture flange
The paramyxovirus is responsible for:
A) mumps
B) herpangina
C) herpes labialis
D) aphthous ulcer Answer: A) mumps
Which statement concerning repair in the body is TRUE?
A) repair can be completed with the injurious agents present
B) functioning cells and tissue components are always replaced by functioning scar tissue
C) repair is the body's final defense mechanism
D) replacement by live cells and new tissue components is a perfect process Answer: C) repair is the
body's final defense mechanism
Lace-like white striae present on the posterior buccal mucosa bilaterally may represent:
A) linea alba
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