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: Erythroplakia is best described as a
A) Painful red ulcer
B) Benign white plaque
C) Red patch with high malignant potential
D) Fungal lesion
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Erythroplakia carries a higher risk of dysplasia and malignancy than leukoplakia.
Q: A common feature of necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis is
A) Painless ulcers
B) Hyperplasia
C) Pseudomembrane formation
D) Enamel erosion
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: NUG presents with a grayish pseudomembrane, foul odor, and painful gingival ulcers.
Q: Most odontogenic tumors originate from
A) Bone marrow
B) Connective tissue
C) Cementum
D) Dental lamina
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Many tumors arise from remnants of dental lamina or enamel organ epithelium.
Q: The main cause of pericoronitis is
A) Hormonal imbalance
B) Genetic mutation
C) Impacted tooth
D) Viral infection
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Pericoronitis is inflammation of soft tissue around an erupting or partially erupted tooth.
Q: Odontoma is considered a
A) Malignant tumor
B) Inflammatory condition
C) Traumatic lesion
D) Developmental anomaly
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Odontomas are hamartomas composed of enamel, dentin, and pulp tissues.