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: Aphthous ulcers typically appear on
A) Dorsal tongue
B) Buccal mucosa
C) Hard palate
D) Attached gingiva
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Aphthous ulcers favor non-keratinized mucosa like buccal and labial mucosa and the floor of the mouth.
Q: Erythroplakia has a higher risk of
A) Healing without treatment
B) Carcinomatous change
C) Cyst formation
D) Benign transformation
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Erythroplakia has a greater potential for malignant transformation than leukoplakia.
Q: Lichen planus displays
A) Wickham’s striae
B) Koilocytosis
C) Ballooning degeneration
D) Spongiosis
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Lichen planus is characterized by white lacy striations known as Wickham’s striae.
Q: The target-like lesions in erythema multiforme are called
A) Iris lesions
B) Verrucous nodules
C) Bullous patches
D) Herpetiform eruptions
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Erythema multiforme presents with classic target or iris lesions, often involving skin and oral mucosa.
Q: A periapical granuloma consists of
A) Cystic fluid
B) Chronic inflammatory cells
C) Necrotic bone
D) Fibrous capsule only
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Chronic inflammatory cells such as lymphocytes and plasma cells dominate in periapical granulomas.