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.

321. The treatment for a child with cherubism is______________?

A. surgical excision
B. cosmetic surgery after puberty
C. radiation
D. Enbloc dissection

322. Biochemical abnormality associated with osteogenesis imperfecta is increase in______________?

A. Alkaline phosphatase
B. Acid phosphatase
C. Bicarbonate ion
D. Phosphorylase enzyme

323. Of the following which is most common disorder causing pain about the masticatory apparatus including the TMJ_____________?

A. Traumatic arthritis
B. Trigeminal neuralgia
C. Myofacial pain dysfunction syndrome
D. Degenerative arthritis

324. Complication of Rheumatoid arthritis of condyle is______________?

A. Fibrous ankylosis
B. Subluxation
C. Dislocation
D. None of the above

325. Alkaline phosphatase increases in_____________?

A. Pagets disease
B. Osteopetrosis
C. Cherubism
D. Fibrous dysplasia
E. A and D

326. The most common cause of TMJ ankylosis is______________?

A. Trauma
B. Osteoarthritis
C. Childhood illness
D. Rheumatoid arthritis

327. Down’s syndrome is associated with all except__________________?

A. Retrognathia
B. Periodontal disease
C. Premature loss off deciduous teeth
D. Delayed eruption of deciduous teeth

328. The primary causative factor for myofacial pain dysfunction syndrome of the TMJ is_______________?

A. Infratemporal space infection
B. Auriculotemporal neuritis
C. Muscular overextension and over contraction
D. Otitis media

329. A 3-year old patient reports of painless progressive bilateral facial swellings. The tentative diagnosis is______________?

A. Cherubism
B. Monostotic fibrous dysplasia
C. Ployostotic fibrous dysplasia
D. Central giant cell granuloma

330. Clavicle is absent is______________?

A. Osteogenesis imperfecta
B. Cleidocranial dysostosis
C. Fibrous dysplasia
D. Osteopetrosis

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