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 stellate reticulum is part of the
A) Enamel organ
B) Pulp core
C) Dental follicle
D) Periodontal ligament
Q: The first formed dentin is known as
A) Secondary dentin
B) Primary dentin
C) Reparative dentin
D) Tertiary dentin
Q: The reduced enamel epithelium helps in
A) Cementum formation
B) Root canal therapy
C) Enamel mineralization
D) Eruption of teeth
Q: Resting lines in cementum represent
A) Caries progression
B) Epithelial cell division
C) Periods of rest in cementum formation
D) Continuous deposition
Q: The dental papilla gives rise to
A) Periodontal ligament
B) Enamel organ
C) Cementum
D) Dentin and pulp
Q: Acellular cementum is mainly found at the
A) Coronal pulp
B) Pulp horns
C) Root apex
D) Cervical third of the root
Q: The function of the stratum intermedium is to
A) Stimulate cementoblasts
B) Form dentin
C) Resorb enamel
D) Support ameloblast function
Q: The epithelial rests of Malassez are remnants of
A) Dental papilla
B) Reduced enamel epithelium
C) Stellate reticulum
D) Hertwig’s epithelial root sheath
Q: The majority of collagen fibers in the periodontal ligament are
A) Oblique fibers
B) Transseptal fibers
C) Apical fibers
D) Circular fibers
Q: Enamel tufts are seen at the
A) Pulp chamber
B) DEJ extending into enamel
C) Root apex
D) Cementum-enamel junction