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 common causative agent of primary herpetic gingivostomatitis is
A) EBV
B) CMV
C) HSV-2
D) HSV-1
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Herpes simplex virus type 1 causes painful vesicles and ulcers in the oral mucosa.
Q: Epithelial dysplasia is an early histological indicator of
A) Malignancy
B) Autoimmune disease
C) Fungal infection
D) Traumatic ulcer
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Dysplasia indicates abnormal epithelial cell growth and may progress to cancer.
Q: Congenital epulis typically affects
A) Elderly
B) Infants
C) Adults
D) Teenagers
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Congenital epulis is a rare benign tumor present at birth on the alveolar ridge.
Q: The most frequent oral location for basal cell carcinoma is
A) Upper lip
B) Hard palate
C) Lower lip
D) Gingiva
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The lower lip is more sun-exposed, making it more prone to basal cell carcinoma.
Q: Plasma cell gingivitis is characterized by
A) Autoimmune reaction
B) Allergen-induced inflammation
C) Trauma
D) Bacterial infection
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: It is an allergic reaction that results in intense plasma cell infiltration in the gingiva.