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 oral manifestation of HIV is
A) Oral lichen planus
B) Hairy leukoplakia
C) Leukoplakia
D) Mucocele
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Hairy leukoplakia is frequently seen on the lateral borders of the tongue in HIV patients.
Q: A common predisposing factor for angular cheilitis is
A) Smoking
B) Jaw fracture
C) Iron deficiency
D) Tooth extraction
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Nutritional deficiencies, especially iron and B vitamins, are linked to angular cheilitis.
Q: The oral lesion associated with tertiary syphilis is
A) Mucous patch
B) Gumma
C) Chancre
D) Maculopapular rash
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Gummas are granulomatous lesions seen in tertiary syphilis affecting hard palate and tongue.
Q: Histologically, a fibroma is composed of
A) Muscle cells
B) Glandular epithelium
C) Dense connective tissue
D) Vascular channels
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Fibromas represent reactive hyperplasia of fibrous connective tissue.
Q: Paget’s disease of bone may present orally as
A) Erythema
B) Loose teeth and maxillary enlargement
C) Missing teeth
D) White patch
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: It causes enlargement of maxilla or mandible, leading to spacing or mobility of teeth.