Oral Medicine Practice Exam
Course Introduction
Oral Medicine is a specialized field within dentistry that focuses on the diagnosis and non-surgical management of oral and maxillofacial conditions that do not primarily originate from dental diseases, such as mucosal lesions, orofacial pain syndromes, salivary gland disorders, and systemic diseases with oral manifestations. This course explores the clinical features, investigative protocols, and therapeutic approaches for a broad spectrum of oral pathologies. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the integration of medical knowledge for comprehensive patient care. Students will gain skills in clinical examination, diagnosis, and development of treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
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Oral Pathology for the Dental Hygienist 7th Edition by Olga A. C. Ibsen
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Preliminary Diagnosis of Oral
Lesions
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Q1) Fordyce granules
A) are ectopic sebaceous glands.
B) are seen on the dorsal surface of the tongue.
C) require antibiotic treatment.
D) are lesions that require biopsy for diagnosis.
Answer: A
Q2) The variant of normal coloration seen on the mandibular gingival surface is termed A) lingual varicosities.
B) leukoedema.
C) melanin pigmentation.
D) linea alba.
Answer: C
Q3) Leukoedema is a generalized opalescence appearing on the buccal mucosa; linea alba is a dark pigmented line appearing on the buccal mucosa.
A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true, and the second statement is false.
D) The first statement is false, and the second statement is true.
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Inflammation and Repair
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Q1) Each habit is most likely to result in frictional keratosis except one. Which is the exception?
A) Chronic cheek biting
B) Chewing on an edentulous ridge
C) Cigarette smoking
D) Tongue chewing
Answer: C
Q2) The major cause of a mucocele is
A) a sialolith.
B) salivary duct obstruction.
C) trauma to a minor duct.
D) allergic reaction.
Answer: C
Q3) These elongated folds of tissue are a result of irritation from an ill-fitting denture. The accurate diagnosis for this lesion is
A) palatal papillomatosis.
B) gingival hyperplasia.
C) chronic hyperplastic pulpitis.
D) epulis fissuratum.
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Immunity and Immunologic Oral Lesions
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Q1) Antihistaminic drugs are the principal method of treatment for A) urticaria.
B) minor aphthous ulcers.
C) herpetiform aphthous ulcers.
D) contact mucositis.
Answer: A
Q2) What is the most common precipitating factor in the development of aphthous ulcers?
A) Allergy
B) Trauma
C) Systemic disease
D) Citrus foods
Answer: B
Q3) Which is a condition that involves a deficiency in number, function, or interrelationships of the involved white blood cells and their products?
A) Autoimmune disease
B) Leukocytosis
C) Immunodeficiency
D) Anaphylaxis
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Infectious Diseases
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Q1) This lesion in the commissure is most likely caused by Candida albicans or a nutritional deficiency and is termed
A) pseudomembranous candidiasis.
B) angular cheilitis.
C) chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis.
D) chronic atrophic candidiasis.
Q2) The vesicle cluster visible on the corner of this patient's vermilion border is also referred to as a cold sore or fever blister. The clinical diagnosis is A) herpes labialis.
B) primary herpes.
C) aphthous ulcer.
D) herpetic whitlow.
Q3) In HIV infection, which test identifies the viral titer rather than circulating antibody? A) VDRL
B) ELISA
C) Western blot
D) PCR
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Chapter 5: Developmental Disorders
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Q1) Impacted teeth cannot erupt because of A) lack of eruptive force.
B) physical obstruction.
C) ankylosis.
D) bone pathology.
Q2) After the tooth erupts into the oral cavity, how long is it before the root length is complete?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 1-4 years
D) 2-6 years
Q3) The body of the tongue develops from the A) frontal process.
B) first branchial arch.
C) second branchial arch.
D) third branchial arch.
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Chapter 6: Genetics
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Q1) For autosomal-dominant inheritance, _____ pertains to the degree to which an individual is affected.
A) penetrance
B) expressivity
C) heterogeneity
D) consanguinity
Q2) Hard, dense, cortical bone on the buccal aspect of the alveolar ridge near the maxillary first molar would be termed a
A) radiolucent torus palatinus.
B) radiopaque torus mandibularis.
C) maxillary exotosis.
D) radiolucent exostosis.
Q3) Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia is characterized by A) hypodontia, hypotrichosis, and hypohidrosis.
B) hyperdontia, hypotrichosis, and hypohidrosis.
C) hypodontia, hypertrichosis, and hyperhidrosis.
D) hyperdontia, hypertrichosis, and hyperhidrosis.
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Chapter 7: Neoplasia
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Q1) Mitosis is uncontrolled with rapid division.
A)Benign
B)Malignant
Q2) The most common intraoral location for the pleomorphic adenoma is the A) parotid gland.
B) submandibular gland.
C) palate.
D) floor of the mouth.
Q3) Because the origin of these tumors is glandular epithelium, benign tumors of salivary gland origin are termed
A) adenomas
B) nevi
C) chondromas
D) lipomas
Q4) Malignant melanoma usually presents as a(n)
A) slowly enlarging white mass.
B) rapidly enlarging blue-to-black mass.
C) slowly enlarging papule.
D) exophytic, wartlike lesion.
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Chapter 8: Nonneoplastic Diseases of Bone
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Q1) Giant cell granulomas located in the gingiva or alveolar mucosa are referred to as central. Giant cell granulomas located within the maxilla or mandible are referred to as peripheral.
A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.
Q2) Characteristics of polyostotic fibrous dysplasia include the following except one. Which is the exception?
A) Most cases are asymptomatic.
B) Male predilection
C) Occurs in children under 10 years of age
D) Seen in association with skin lesions
Q3) Mosaic bone may be observed in a patient with Paget disease as a result of A) lack of trabeculae.
B) prominent reversal lines resulting from resorption and deposition of bone.
C) the presence of "giant cells."
D) a "ground glass" appearance.
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Chapter 9: Oral Manifestations of Systemic Diseases
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Q1) Hyperparathyroidism may result in bone lesions that appear microscopically to be indistinguishable from a(n)
A) osteogenic sarcoma.
B) osteoma.
C) cemento-osseous dysplasia.
D) central giant cell granuloma.
Q2) The most common cause of death among patients with diabetes is A) stroke.
B) gangrene.
C) heart attack.
D) kidney failure.
Q3) Which condition may cause children to demonstrate premature exfoliation of the primary dentition as well as premature eruption of the permanent teeth?
A) Diabetes
B) Hyperthyroidism
C) Hypothyroidism
D) Hyperparathyroidism
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Chapter 10: Orofacial Pain and Diseases Affecting the
Temporomandibular Joint
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Q1) While up to _____% of the adult population has at least one sign and/or symptom of a temporomandibular disorder (TMD), most studies suggest that clinically significant TMD-related jaw pain, dysfunction, or both affects about _____% of the general population.
A) 90; 10
B) 75; 13
C) 50; 10
D) 25; 5
Q2) The TMJ is the articulation between the mandibular condyle and which other structure?
A) Zygomatic process
B) Sphenoid bone
C) Glenoid fossa of the temporal bone
D) Occipital bone
Q3) What is the most common systemic condition that may affect the TMJ?
A) Lupus
B) Gout
C) Arthritis
D) Scleroderma
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