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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?

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Leukoedema

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Yellow clusters of ecotopic sebaceous glands commonly observed on the buccal mucosa and evaluated through clinical diagnosis are most likely

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Fordyce granules

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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

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Papule

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During the inflammatory response, the first microscopic event is

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Constriction of the microcirculation

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The enlargement of superficial lymph nodes that occurs as a systemic sign of inflammation is

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Caused by changes in their lymphocytes

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5
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Loss of tooth structure associated with bulimia is caused by

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Erosion

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Which of the following is the most common cause of a mucocele?

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Minor salivary gland duct trauma

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The most common cause of a radicular cyst is

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Caries

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The wearing away of tooth structure through an abnormal mechanical action defines

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Abrasion

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A pink protruding mass in the occlusal surface of a severely carious mandibular first or second is most likely a

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Pulp polyp

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The immune system usually defends the body against foreign substances that are called

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Antigens

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In which type of immunopathology are the cells of the body no longer tolerated and treated by the immune system as antigens?

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Autoimmune disease

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Which type of immunity may be provided immediately to dental personnel after needlestick accidents?

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Acquired passive immunity

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13
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A target lesion on the skin is associated with which of the following diseases?

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Erythema multiforme

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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?

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Lupus erythematosus

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Which type of infection is involved when normal components of the oral microflora can cause disease?

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Opportunistic

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A specific clinical characteristic found in actinomycosis is:

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Sulfur granules present in exudates

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The most common form of recurrent herpes simplex infection is:

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Herpes labialis

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The primary infection with the varicella-zoster virus is called:

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Chickenpox

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The secondary infection with the varicella-zoster virus is called:

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Shingles

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20
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What is the most common supernumerary tooth?

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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.

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What is the second most common supernumerary tooth?

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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.

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22
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Which term refers to the origin and tissue formation of teeth?

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Odontogenesis

23
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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?

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Gemination

24
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Which one of the following is associated with enamel hypoplasia resulting from congenital syphilis?

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Hutchinson incisors

25
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Which term describes a tooth that has not erupted because of a lack of eruptive force?

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Embedded

26
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The most common cause of a radicular cyst is:

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Caries

27
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Which term refers to the lack of one or more teeth?

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Hypodontia

28
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Which term refers to teeth that cannot erupt because of physical obstruction?

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Impacted

29
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Hutchinson incisors and mulberry molars are associated with

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Congenital syphillis

30
Q

Patients with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia characteristically have

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Hypodontia

31
Q

A small white exophytic lesion on the palate is a benign lesion composed of squamous epithelium. Papillary projections are arranged in a cauliflower-like appearance. It is most likely a:

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Papilloma

32
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Which of the following represents the earliest clinical example of squamous cell carcinoma?

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Erythematous plaque (followed by nonhealing ulceration)

33
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a malignant salivary gland tumor?

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Pleomorphic adenoma

34
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A compound odontoma differs from a complex odontoma in that a compound odontoma:

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Is composed of several toothlike structures

35
Q

A benign tumor of adipose tissue is called

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Lipoma

36
Q

The most common malignant soft tissue tumor of the head and neck in children is:

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Rhabdomyosarcoma

37
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A malignant tumor of bone-forming tissue is called

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Osteosarcoma

38
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An overproduction of atypical white blood cells in the bone marrow that results in an increase in white blood cells in the circulating blood is called:

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Leukemia

39
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Which of the following is a malignant tumor of lymphocytes?

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Lymphoma

40
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Which of the following is the most common odontogenic tumor?

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Odontoma

41
Q

What is the most common benign salivary gland tumor?

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Pleomorphic adenoma

42
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All of the following are examples of benign fibroosseous lesions except:

  • Fibrous dysplasia
  • Periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia
  • Central ossifying fibroma
  • Osteoma
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Osteoma

43
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Which of the following diseases is associated with cafe au lait spots?

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Polyostatic fibrous dysplasia (spec. Jaffe type)

44
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Osteomalacia is usually caused by a nutritional deficiency of:

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Vitamin D

45
Q

Osteomalacia in children is called

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Rickets

46
Q

Florid cemento-osseous dysplasia tends to affect:

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Black women over 40

47
Q

Hyperpituitarism results from an excessive production of growth hormone. Which of the following most often causes it?

A

Pituitary adenoma

48
Q

Hypercalcemia, hypophosphatemia, and abnormal bone metabolism are characteristic of what?

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Hyperparathyroidism

49
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Achlorhydria, failure to absorb vitamin B12, and megaloblastic anemia are characteristic features of what?

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Pernicious anemia

50
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Which of the following is characterized by a decrease in platelets?

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Thrombocytopenia

51
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Which of the following is characterized by an abnormal increase in circulating red blood cells?

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Polycythemia

52
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Excessive numbers of abnormal white blood cells are characteristic of?

A

Leukemia

53
Q

Normal bleeding time is usually between

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1 and 6 minutes

54
Q

Which of the following is considered a parafunctional habit?

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Bruxing

55
Q

Immobility of the TMJ because of fibrous or bony union between the articulating structures of the joint is called:

A

Ankylosis

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