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: Oral submucous fibrosis is most strongly linked to
A) Betel nut chewing
B) Tobacco smoking
C) HPV infection
D) Alcohol consumption
Q: Hyperkeratosis in the oral mucosa is characterized by
A) Loss of connective tissue
B) Thickened keratin layer
C) Excessive vascularity
D) Loss of rete ridges
Q: Geographic tongue features
A) White patches
B) Migratory erythematous areas
C) Fissures
D) Ulcers
Q: Fordyce granules appear as
A) Yellow spots
B) Red ulcers
C) Black papules
D) White plaques
Q: Periapical granuloma is a chronic inflammatory lesion found at
A) Apex of non-vital tooth
B) Apex of vital tooth
C) Crown of carious tooth
D) PDL space
Q: The causative virus for oral hairy leukoplakia is
A) HSV-2
B) EBV
C) HPV
D) CMV
Q: Palatal tori are classified as
A) Benign bony growths
B) Malignant tumors
C) Fibrous nodules
D) Cartilaginous cysts
Q: Kaposi's sarcoma in the oral cavity is a hallmark of
A) HIV/AIDS
B) Diabetes
C) Leukemia
D) Tuberculosis
Q: Odontogenic keratocyst is known for
A) Low recurrence
B) Slow growth
C) Painful swelling
D) High recurrence
Q: Traumatic ulcer usually results from
A) Viral infection
B) Autoimmunity
C) Mechanical injury
D) Genetic mutation