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.

251. The following site is the common involvement in case of Myositis ossificans_______________?

A. Massetor
B. Hyoglossus
C. Stylohyoid
D. Lateral pterygoid

252. Trigeminal neuralgia_______________?

A. Does not disturb the patient during sleep
B. Can be treated with NSAID’s
C. Always bilateral in distribution
D. Is a hereditary condition

253. Carbamazepine has been utilized to successfully diminish attacks in trigeminal neuralgia. During this therapy which of the following is indicated ?

A. Clinical observation only
B. Clinical observation and complete blood and platelet counts prior to and at frequent intervals during therapy
C. No monitoring
D. Complete blood investigation only if adverse symptoms arise

254. Which syndrome consists of flushing, warmness and perspiration over the cheek and pinna of the ear on the side following the ingestion of highly seasoned food ?

A. Fanconi’s
B. Auriculotemporal
C. Horner’s
D. Cushin’s

255. An attack of cluster headache can be aborted by _____________?

A. Morphine administration
B. Breathing oxygen
C. Aspirin administration
D. Sublingual nitroglycerine administration

256. Burning Mouth Syndrome describes pain associated with_____________?

A. Oral lichen planus
B. Oral submucous fibrosis
C. Aphthous stomatitis
D. No detectable oral disease

257. In an acute attack of migraine, the during of choice______________?

A. Ergontamine tortrate
B. Methysergide
C. Propranolol
D. Caffeine

258. Mask-like appearance of face with narrowing of aperture and rigidity of the mucosa is characteristic of______________?

A. Progressive systemic sclerosis
B. Tetanus
C. Multiple sclerosis
D. Osteomalacia

259. A patient shows inability to close the right corner of the mouth is most probably suffering form_______________?

A. Myasthenia gravis
B. Bell’s palsy
C. TMJ dysfunction syndrome
D. Multiple sclerosis

260. Bell’s palsy is triggered by_______________?

A. Exposure to cold
B. Tooth extraction
C. Local and systemic infection
D. Any of the above

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