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.
161. Focal sclerosing osteomyelitis is:__________?
A. Due to excessive periosteal bone formation
B. An extremely painful condition
C. Due to low grade chronic infection
D. A common sequel following sequestrectomy
162. Osteomyelitis begins as an inflammation of:__________?
A. Cortical bone
B. Periosteum
C. Medullary bone
D. periosteum and inner cortex
163. The earliest radiographic sign of osteomyelitis is___________?
A. Solitary or multiple small radiolucent areas
B. Increased granular radioopacity
C. Blurring of trabecular outlines
D. Formation of sequestrum appearing as radiopaque patches
164. The most common organism involved in a periapical abscess is:__________?
A. Strep. Pyogens
B. Strep. viridans
C. β hemolytic stretococci
D. Non hemolytic stretococci
165. The main causative agent of Ludwig’s angina is:__________?
A. Anaerobic streptococci
B. Aerobic streptococci
C. Staphylococci
D. Legionella infection
166. Which of the following periapical conditions is often associated with a vital pulp?
A. Apical cyst
B. Apical scar
C. Condensing osteitis
D. Chronic apical periodontitis
167. An acute apical abscess is usually a result of:__________?
A. Periodontal pocket
B. Occlusal interference
C. Necrotic pulp
D. Chronic gingivitis
168. Periapical cyst is usually preceded by:__________?
A. Periapical granuloma
B. Periodontal abscess
C. Periapical abscess
D. All of the above
169. Chronic hyperplastic pulpitis is:__________?
A. Necrotizing
B. Suppurative lesion
C. proliferation of a chronically inflamed pulp
D. Also called as phoenix abscess
170. A tooth with a 3 month history of pain, which was worse when hot liquid were in mouth. After extraction, the tooth was split open. The pulp chamber was completely filled with pus. A few remnants of pulp tissue were found in apical end. The condition is:__________?
A. Acute partial pulpits
B. Acute total pulpits
C. Suppurative pulpitis
D. Strangulation of pulp
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