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 most common site for oral cancer is
A) Hard palate
B) Tongue lateral border
C) Floor of mouth
D) Upper lip
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Lateral borders of the tongue are frequent sites due to exposure to carcinogens.
Q: Ludwig’s angina is a rapidly spreading infection of
A) Buccal mucosa
B) Sublingual and submandibular spaces
C) Maxillary sinus
D) Parotid gland
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Ludwig’s angina is a life-threatening cellulitis that compromises the airway.
Q: Granular cell tumor most commonly affects the
A) Gingiva
B) Buccal mucosa
C) Hard palate
D) Dorsum of tongue
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: This benign tumor typically arises on the dorsum of the tongue and contains granular cytoplasm.
Q: The presence of Koplik spots is an early sign of
A) Measles
B) Rubella
C) Mumps
D) Herpes
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Koplik spots are small white lesions on the buccal mucosa, indicative of measles.
Q: Peripheral giant cell granuloma occurs most frequently on the
A) Floor of mouth
B) Palate
C) Gingiva
D) Tongue
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: It arises from the periodontal ligament or periosteum and is confined to gingiva.