The mouth is an important organ with many different functions. Oral pathology refers to the diseases of the mouth, jaws, and related structures such as salivary glands, facial muscles, temporomandibular joints and perioral skin. The specialty oral pathology is concerned with the diagnosis and study of the causes and effects of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial region. Multiple choice questions (MCQs) tests are the preferred format for an accurate and comprehensive assessment of students’ ability to think objectively and critically. Academic tasks provide 2000+ oral pathology MCQs with answers and detailed explanations. All these MCQs are chosen from trusted and best reference books on Oral Pathology. These Pathology MCQs are also helpful for the preparation of interviews, entrance examinations, other competitive examinations, and certifications for all Experienced, Freshers and Students. Also, check MCQs on Oral Anatomy here.

141. Low grade infection which leads to localized periosteal reaction is:____________?

A. Garre’s osteomyelitis
B. Acute osteomyelitis
C. Condensing osteitis
D. Local alveolar osteitis

142. Cyst arising from rests of malassez is:___________?

A. Dental cyst
B. Dentigerous cyst
C. Radicular cyst
D. Karato cyst

143. The tooth most commonly involved in chronic focal sclerosing osteomyelitis is:___________?

A. Maxillary second molar
B. Maxillary third molar
C. Maxillary first molar
D. Mandibular first molar

144. Three stages in progression of acute odontogenic infection are:___________?

A. Periapical osteitis, cellulitis, abscess
B. Abscess, cellulitis, osteitis, Periapical
C. cellulitis, Abscess, Periapical, osteitis
D. Periapical osteitis, abscess, cellulitis,

145. The fascial spaces involved in ludwig’s angina are___________?

A. Unilateral – submandibular & sublingual spaces
B. Bilateral – submandibular & sublingual spaces
C. Unilateral – submandibular sublingual & submental spaces
D. Bilateral – submandibular sublingual & submental spaces

146. The chronic osteomyelitis of the jaw consists of:_____________?

A. condensing osteitis
B. Sclerotic cemental mass
C. chronic diffuse sclerosing osteomyelitis
D. All of the above

147. Which of the following is more prone to osteomyelitis:__________?

A. Maxilla
B. zygoma
C. palatine bone
D. mandible

148. Chronic periostitis in children is known as__________?

A. Cherubism
B. Garre’s osteomyelitis
C. Histiocytosis X
D. Tuberculous osteomyelitis

149. A diffuse spreading inflammatory lesion is due to bacterial enzyme

A. Coagulase
B. Hyaluronidase
C. Peroxidase
D. Bradykinin

150. Best way to differentiate a periapical cyst and a perapical granuloma is:__________?

A. Radiographically
B. Histologically
C. Clinically
D. None of the above

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