Final Review Questions Flashcards
Which of the following conditions is a benign anomaly, has a diffuse gray-to-white opaque appearance on the buccal mucosa, and is most commonly seen in adult black individuals?
Leukoedema
Yellow clusters of ecotopic sebaceous glands commonly observed on the buccal mucosa and evaluated through clinical diagnosis are most likely
Fordyce granules
A small circumscribed lesion usually LESS than 1cm in diameter that is elevated and protrudes above the surface of normal surrounding tissue is called a
Papule
During the inflammatory response, the first microscopic event is
Constriction of the microcirculation
The enlargement of superficial lymph nodes that occurs as a systemic sign of inflammation is
Caused by changes in their lymphocytes
Loss of tooth structure associated with bulimia is caused by
Erosion
Which of the following is the most common cause of a mucocele?
Minor salivary gland duct trauma
The most common cause of a radicular cyst is
Caries
The wearing away of tooth structure through an abnormal mechanical action defines
Abrasion
A pink protruding mass in the occlusal surface of a severely carious mandibular first or second is most likely a
Pulp polyp
The immune system usually defends the body against foreign substances that are called
Antigens
In which type of immunopathology are the cells of the body no longer tolerated and treated by the immune system as antigens?
Autoimmune disease
Which type of immunity may be provided immediately to dental personnel after needlestick accidents?
Acquired passive immunity
A target lesion on the skin is associated with which of the following diseases?
Erythema multiforme
Which of the following is a pathologic condition producing a characteristic butterfly-shaped lesion on the face and oral ulcers, occurs more frequently in females than males, and for which the result of a blood test is important in its diagnosis?
Lupus erythematosus
Which type of infection is involved when normal components of the oral microflora can cause disease?
Opportunistic
A specific clinical characteristic found in actinomycosis is:
Sulfur granules present in exudates
The most common form of recurrent herpes simplex infection is:
Herpes labialis
The primary infection with the varicella-zoster virus is called:
Chickenpox
The secondary infection with the varicella-zoster virus is called:
Shingles
What is the most common supernumerary tooth?
Mesiodens: located between the maxillary central incisors at or near the midline. It is usually a small tooth with a conical crown and short roots.
What is the second most common supernumerary tooth?
Distomolar: it is located distal to the third molar. It is the maxillary fourth molar. It can look like a miniature third molar or a normal sized third molar.
Which term refers to the origin and tissue formation of teeth?
Odontogenesis
Which term refers to the developmental anomaly that arises when a single tooth germ attempts to divide and results in the incomplete formation of two teeth?
Gemination
