Oral Pathology MCQs
Oral Pathology MCQs cover the diseases affecting the oral cavity, including tumors, precancerous conditions, cysts, and inflammatory diseases. These quizzes help students of BDS and MDCAT assess their ability to diagnose and understand oral conditions and prepare for clinical scenarios.
Q: The lesion showing 'driven snow' calcifications radiographically is
A) Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor
B) Cementoblastoma
C) Odontoma
D) Ameloblastic fibroma
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (Pindborg tumor) shows radiopaque flecks known as "driven snow" appearance.
Q: Parakeratinized epithelium with palisading basal cells is a histologic feature of
A) Lateral periodontal cyst
B) Dentigerous cyst
C) Odontogenic keratocyst
D) Radicular cyst
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Odontogenic keratocysts are lined by parakeratinized epithelium and show palisading of basal cell nuclei.
Q: Hairy leukoplakia is commonly associated with infection by
A) Herpes simplex virus
B) Hepatitis B virus
C) Epstein-Barr virus
D) Cytomegalovirus
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Hairy leukoplakia is a white lesion on the lateral tongue often linked to Epstein-Barr virus in immunocompromised individuals.
Q: Recurrent aphthous ulcers most often affect the
A) Palate
B) Gingiva
C) Hard palate
D) Buccal mucosa
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Recurrent aphthous ulcers typically appear on non-keratinized, mobile mucosa like the buccal and labial areas.
Q: The most common site for oral squamous cell carcinoma is the
A) Dorsal tongue
B) Hard palate
C) Floor of mouth
D) Maxillary gingiva
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The floor of the mouth and lateral border of the tongue are the most common sites due to pooling of carcinogens.