Oral Histology MCQs

Oral Histology MCQs are tailored for dentistry students seeking mastery of tooth development and oral tissue structure. These questions focus on enamel formation, dentin-pulp complex, cementum, alveolar bone, and salivary glands. They're excellent for preparation of BDS, MDCAT, and related tests.

Q: The most mineralized part of dentin is the
A) Intertubular dentin
B) Predentin
C) Peritubular dentin
D) Mantle dentin
Q: The function of the enamel knot is to
A) Attach gingiva
B) Guide crown cusp pattern
C) Deposit collagen
D) Form root
Q: Enamel spindles result from
A) Irregular collagen fibers
B) Trapped fibroblasts
C) Degenerating ameloblasts
D) Entrapped odontoblastic processes
Q: The cervical loop is essential for the development of
A) Enamel rods
B) Periodontal fibers
C) Dental lamina
D) Hertwig’s epithelial root sheath
Q: Odontoblasts leave behind
A) Cementicles
B) Interglobular spaces
C) Enamel tufts
D) Dentinal tubules