Question 1

Which of the following replaces and is attached to the apices of teeth?

Accepted Answer

A) Periapical granuloma 
B) Periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia 
C) Traumatic bone cyst 
D) Cementoblastoma 
E) Paget's disease 
A) Periapical granuloma 
B) Periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia 
C) Traumatic bone cyst 
D) Cementoblastoma 
E) Paget's disease D

Question 2

The odontogenic neoplasm that is composed of loose primitive-appearing connective tissue and resembles dental pulp microscopically is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Odontoma 
B) Ameloblastoma 
C) Ameloblastic fibroma 
D) Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma 
E) None of the above 
A) Odontoma 
B) Ameloblastoma 
C) Ameloblastic fibroma 
D) Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma 
E) None of the above E

Question 3

Which of the following lesions is least likely to appear in the molar-ramus area of the mandible?

Accepted Answer

A) Ameloblastoma 
B) Ameloblastic fibroma 
C) Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor 
D) Myxoma 
E) Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor 
A) Ameloblastoma 
B) Ameloblastic fibroma 
C) Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor 
D) Myxoma 
E) Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor C

Question 4

Which of the following odontogenic lesions always appears radiographically as a radiolucent lesion?

Accepted Answer

A) Periapical granuloma 
B) Odontogenic myxoma 
C) Odontogenic keratocyst 
D) Ameloblastoma 
E) All the above 
A) Periapical granuloma 
B) Odontogenic myxoma 
C) Odontogenic keratocyst 
D) Ameloblastoma 
E) All the above

Question 5

Which of the following characteristically presents in teenagers in the anterior segment of the jaws?

Accepted Answer

A) Odontogenic myxoma 
B) Ameloblastoma 
C) Periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia 
D) Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor 
E) Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor 
A) Odontogenic myxoma 
B) Ameloblastoma 
C) Periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia 
D) Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor 
E) Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor

Question 6

An asymptomatic multilocular radiolucency of the body of the mandible in a 35-year-old man could be all the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) Ameloblastoma 
B) Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor 
C) Odontogenic keratocyst 
D) Complex odontoma 
E) Odontogenic myxoma 
A) Ameloblastoma 
B) Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor 
C) Odontogenic keratocyst 
D) Complex odontoma 
E) Odontogenic myxoma

Question 7

A circumscribed odontogenic tumor composed of myxofibrous connective tissue with abundant islands of odontogenic epithelium resembling dental lamina would be designated as:

Accepted Answer

A) Ameloblastoma 
B) Ameloblastic fibroma 
C) Odontogenic myxoma 
D) Complex odontoma 
E) Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor 
A) Ameloblastoma 
B) Ameloblastic fibroma 
C) Odontogenic myxoma 
D) Complex odontoma 
E) Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor

Question 8

A mixed lucent and opaque radiographic pattern may be seen with all the following jaw lesions except:

Accepted Answer

A) Ossifying fibroma 
B) Odontogenic myxoma 
C) Periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia 
D) Cementifying fibroma 
E) Calcifying odontogenic cyst 
A) Ossifying fibroma 
B) Odontogenic myxoma 
C) Periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia 
D) Cementifying fibroma 
E) Calcifying odontogenic cyst

Question 9

A radiolucent odontogenic tumor was composed completely of loose connective tissue. It had an appearance that had some resemblance to dental pulp. This is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) Ameloblastoma 
B) Ameloblastic fibroma 
C) Odontogenic myxoma 
D) Complex odontoma 
E) Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor 
A) Ameloblastoma 
B) Ameloblastic fibroma 
C) Odontogenic myxoma 
D) Complex odontoma 
E) Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor

Question 10

Which of the following rarely if ever recurs?

Accepted Answer

A) Calcifying odontogenic cyst 
B) Ameloblastoma 
C) Odontogenic myxoma 
D) Odontogenic keratocyst 
E) Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor 
A) Calcifying odontogenic cyst 
B) Ameloblastoma 
C) Odontogenic myxoma 
D) Odontogenic keratocyst 
E) Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor

Question 11

Recurrences are frequently seen after curettage of which of the following odontogenic lesions?

Accepted Answer

A) Dentigerous cyst 
B) Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor 
C) Nasopalatine duct cyst 
D) Complex odontoma 
E) Cystic ameloblastoma 
A) Dentigerous cyst 
B) Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor 
C) Nasopalatine duct cyst 
D) Complex odontoma 
E) Cystic ameloblastoma

Question 12

Which of the following jaw conditions requires no biopsy and no treatment?

Accepted Answer

A) Odontogenic myxofibroma 
B) Fibrous dysplasia 
C) Odontoma 
D) Dentigerous cyst 
E) Periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia 
A) Odontogenic myxofibroma 
B) Fibrous dysplasia 
C) Odontoma 
D) Dentigerous cyst 
E) Periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia

Question 13

On routine radiographic examination, an asymptomatic 0.5 cm radiolucent lesion was found at the apex of tooth no. 24 in a 37-year-old woman. The pulp tested vital. This lesion is most likely which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Condensing osteitis 
B) Periapical granuloma 
C) Periapical scar 
D) Focal sclerosing osteitis 
E) Periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia 
A) Condensing osteitis 
B) Periapical granuloma 
C) Periapical scar 
D) Focal sclerosing osteitis 
E) Periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia

Question 14

Opaque foci may be seen on radiograms of all the following lesions except:

Accepted Answer

A) Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor 
B) Calcifying odontogenic cyst 
C) Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor 
D) Ameloblastoma 
E) Cementifying fibroma 
A) Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor 
B) Calcifying odontogenic cyst 
C) Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor 
D) Ameloblastoma 
E) Cementifying fibroma

Question 15

Which of the following characteristically presents in teenagers in the posterior segment of the jaws?

Accepted Answer

A) Odontogenic myxoma 
B) Ameloblastoma 
C) Periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia 
D) Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma 
E) Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor 
A) Odontogenic myxoma 
B) Ameloblastoma 
C) Periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia 
D) Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma 
E) Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor

Question 16

Ameloblastic fibroma is typically seen in the posterior jaws in which of the following age groups?

Accepted Answer

A) Younger than 20 years 
B) Between 20 and 40 years 
C) Between 40 and 60 years 
D) Over 60 years 
A) Younger than 20 years 
B) Between 20 and 40 years 
C) Between 40 and 60 years 
D) Over 60 years

Question 17

A 13-year-old girl has a single solid radiopacity overlying impacted tooth no. 30. This patient could have which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Dentigerous cyst 
B) Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor 
C) Ameloblastic fibroma 
D) Odontoma 
E) Odontogenic keratocyst 
A) Dentigerous cyst 
B) Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor 
C) Ameloblastic fibroma 
D) Odontoma 
E) Odontogenic keratocyst

Question 18

A clinically benign but aggressive neoplasm of the jaw is composed of epithelium that microscopically mimics enamel organ. This describes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Ossifying fibroma 
B) Odontoma 
C) Ameloblastoma 
D) Hyperparathyroidism 
E) Odontogenic myxoma 
A) Ossifying fibroma 
B) Odontoma 
C) Ameloblastoma 
D) Hyperparathyroidism 
E) Odontogenic myxoma

Question 19

Lung metastasis is a well-documented complication after surgical treatment of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor 
B) Odontogenic keratocyst 
C) Odontogenic myxoma 
D) Cementoblastoma 
E) None of the above 
A) Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor 
B) Odontogenic keratocyst 
C) Odontogenic myxoma 
D) Cementoblastoma 
E) None of the above

Question 20

An odontogenic tumor that is composed of a conglomeration of enamel and dentin is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Odontoma 
B) Ameloblastic fibroma 
C) Cementifying fibroma 
D) Myxoma 
E) Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor 
A) Odontoma 
B) Ameloblastic fibroma 
C) Cementifying fibroma 
D) Myxoma 
E) Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor

Which of the following replaces and is attached to the apices of teeth?

The odontogenic neoplasm that is composed of loose primitive-appearing connective tissue and resembles dental pulp microscopically is known as:

Which of the following lesions is least likely to appear in the molar-ramus area of the mandible?

Which of the following odontogenic lesions always appears radiographically as a radiolucent lesion?

Which of the following characteristically presents in teenagers in the anterior segment of the jaws?

An asymptomatic multilocular radiolucency of the body of the mandible in a 35-year-old man could be all the following except:

A circumscribed odontogenic tumor composed of myxofibrous connective tissue with abundant islands of odontogenic epithelium resembling dental lamina would be designated as:

A mixed lucent and opaque radiographic pattern may be seen with all the following jaw lesions except:

A radiolucent odontogenic tumor was composed completely of loose connective tissue. It had an appearance that had some resemblance to dental pulp. This is a(n):

Which of the following rarely if ever recurs?

Recurrences are frequently seen after curettage of which of the following odontogenic lesions?

Which of the following jaw conditions requires no biopsy and no treatment?

On routine radiographic examination, an asymptomatic 0.5 cm radiolucent lesion was found at the apex of tooth no. 24 in a 37-year-old woman. The pulp tested vital. This lesion is most likely which of the following?

Opaque foci may be seen on radiograms of all the following lesions except:

Which of the following characteristically presents in teenagers in the posterior segment of the jaws?

Ameloblastic fibroma is typically seen in the posterior jaws in which of the following age groups?

A 13-year-old girl has a single solid radiopacity overlying impacted tooth no. 30. This patient could have which of the following?

A clinically benign but aggressive neoplasm of the jaw is composed of epithelium that microscopically mimics enamel organ. This describes which of the following?

Lung metastasis is a well-documented complication after surgical treatment of which of the following?

An odontogenic tumor that is composed of a conglomeration of enamel and dentin is known as:

Vesiculobullous Diseases

Ulcerative Conditions

White Lesions

Red-Blue Lesions

Pigmented Lesions

Verrucal-Papillary Lesions

Connective Tissue Lesions

Salivary Gland Diseases

Lymphoid Lesions

Cysts of the Jaws and Neck

Benign Nonodontogenic Tumors

Inflammatory Jaw Lesions

Malignancies of the Jaws

Metabolic and Genetic Diseases

Abnormalities of Teeth

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Exam 11: Odontogenic Tumors

Which of the following replaces and is attached to the apices of teeth?

The odontogenic neoplasm that is composed of loose primitive-appearing connective tissue and resembles dental pulp microscopically is known as:

Which of the following lesions is least likely to appear in the molar-ramus area of the mandible?

Which of the following odontogenic lesions always appears radiographically as a radiolucent lesion?

Which of the following characteristically presents in teenagers in the anterior segment of the jaws?

An asymptomatic multilocular radiolucency of the body of the mandible in a 35-year-old man could be all the following except:

A circumscribed odontogenic tumor composed of myxofibrous connective tissue with abundant islands of odontogenic epithelium resembling dental lamina would be designated as:

A mixed lucent and opaque radiographic pattern may be seen with all the following jaw lesions except:

A radiolucent odontogenic tumor was composed completely of loose connective tissue. It had an appearance that had some resemblance to dental pulp. This is a(n):

Which of the following rarely if ever recurs?

Recurrences are frequently seen after curettage of which of the following odontogenic lesions?

Which of the following jaw conditions requires no biopsy and no treatment?

On routine radiographic examination, an asymptomatic 0.5 cm radiolucent lesion was found at the apex of tooth no. 24 in a 37-year-old woman. The pulp tested vital. This lesion is most likely which of the following?

Opaque foci may be seen on radiograms of all the following lesions except:

Which of the following characteristically presents in teenagers in the posterior segment of the jaws?

Ameloblastic fibroma is typically seen in the posterior jaws in which of the following age groups?

A 13-year-old girl has a single solid radiopacity overlying impacted tooth no. 30. This patient could have which of the following?

A clinically benign but aggressive neoplasm of the jaw is composed of epithelium that microscopically mimics enamel organ. This describes which of the following?

Lung metastasis is a well-documented complication after surgical treatment of which of the following?

An odontogenic tumor that is composed of a conglomeration of enamel and dentin is known as:

Vesiculobullous Diseases

Ulcerative Conditions

White Lesions

Red-Blue Lesions

Pigmented Lesions

Verrucal-Papillary Lesions

Connective Tissue Lesions

Salivary Gland Diseases

Lymphoid Lesions

Cysts of the Jaws and Neck

Benign Nonodontogenic Tumors

Inflammatory Jaw Lesions

Malignancies of the Jaws

Metabolic and Genetic Diseases

Abnormalities of Teeth

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