Question 1

Which teeth are most commonly affected by microdontia?

Accepted Answer

A)  #7 and #16 
B)  #10 and #17 
C)  #17 and #24 
D)  #25 and #31 
A)  #7 and #16 
B)  #10 and #17 
C)  #17 and #24 
D)  #25 and #31

Question 2

The most common cyst observed in the oral cavity is caused by pulpal inflammation and is called a(n) _____ cyst.

Accepted Answer

A)  dentigerous 
B)  eruption 
C)  radicular 
D)  primordial 
A)  dentigerous 
B)  eruption 
C)  radicular 
D)  primordial

Question 3

Proliferation is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  congenital lack of teeth. 
B)  formation of dentin. 
C)  multiplication of cells. 
D)  disposition in favor of something. 
A)  congenital lack of teeth. 
B)  formation of dentin. 
C)  multiplication of cells. 
D)  disposition in favor of something.

Question 4

Enamel hypoplasia is the result of a disturbance of or damage to ameloblasts during enamel matrix formation. Which is not be a factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Genetics 
B)  Ingestion of high concentrations of fluoride during tooth development 
C)  Vitamin deficiency during tooth development 
D)  Shingles 
A)  Genetics 
B)  Ingestion of high concentrations of fluoride during tooth development 
C)  Vitamin deficiency during tooth development 
D)  Shingles

Question 5

Which term describes a disorder present at and existing from the time of birth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anomaly 
B)  Inherited 
C)  Congenital 
D)  Developmental 
A)  Anomaly 
B)  Inherited 
C)  Congenital 
D)  Developmental

Question 6

A solitary hypoplastic defect in this dentition is located on the facial surface of a permanent maxillary central incisor. The most likely cause of this defect is

Accepted Answer

A)  a dietary deficiency during tooth formation. 
B)  absence of the primary mandibular central incisor. 
C)  physical injury of the primary maxillary central incisor. 
D)  neonatal hypoplasia of the primary anterior teeth. 
A)  a dietary deficiency during tooth formation. 
B)  absence of the primary mandibular central incisor. 
C)  physical injury of the primary maxillary central incisor. 
D)  neonatal hypoplasia of the primary anterior teeth.

Question 7

The projection of white material seen at the furcation area in this maxillary molar is a developmental anomaly. Which condition is suspected?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dens evaginatus 
B)  Enamel pearl 
C)  Supernumerary cusp 
D)  Calculus 
A)  Dens evaginatus 
B)  Enamel pearl 
C)  Supernumerary cusp 
D)  Calculus

Question 8

The _____ is characterized by its unique histologic appearance and its frequent recurrence rate.

Accepted Answer

A)  radicular cyst 
B)  residual cyst 
C)  dentigerous cyst 
D)  odontogenic keratocyst 
A)  radicular cyst 
B)  residual cyst 
C)  dentigerous cyst 
D)  odontogenic keratocyst

Question 9

The formation of dentin is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  amelogenesis. 
B)  dentinogenesis. 
C)  dens in dente. 
D)  odontogenesis. 
A)  amelogenesis. 
B)  dentinogenesis. 
C)  dens in dente. 
D)  odontogenesis.

Question 10

The most common supernumerary tooth is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  distomolar. 
B)  mesiodens. 
C)  mulberry molar. 
D)  Turner tooth. 
A)  distomolar. 
B)  mesiodens. 
C)  mulberry molar. 
D)  Turner tooth.

Question 11

Which tooth is most commonly affected by dens in dente?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maxillary central 
B)  Mandibular lateral 
C)  Maxillary lateral 
D)  A supernumerary tooth 
A)  Maxillary central 
B)  Mandibular lateral 
C)  Maxillary lateral 
D)  A supernumerary tooth

Question 12

Which statement about macrodontia is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  A common developmental anomaly. 
B)  Commonly affects a single tooth. 
C)  Seen in cases of pituitary gigantism. 
D)  Treatment involves extraction and prosthetic replacement. 
A)  A common developmental anomaly. 
B)  Commonly affects a single tooth. 
C)  Seen in cases of pituitary gigantism. 
D)  Treatment involves extraction and prosthetic replacement.

Question 13

Pitting of the enamel may be seen in these conditions except one. Which is the exception?

Accepted Answer

A)  Measles 
B)  Vitamin A deficiency 
C)  Scarlet fever 
D)  Talon cusp 
A)  Measles 
B)  Vitamin A deficiency 
C)  Scarlet fever 
D)  Talon cusp

Question 14

What is a condition likely to reveal ankylosed teeth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Presence of a dentigerous cyst 
B)  Existence of supernumerary teeth 
C)  Orthodontic appliances 
D)  Retained deciduous teeth 
A)  Presence of a dentigerous cyst 
B)  Existence of supernumerary teeth 
C)  Orthodontic appliances 
D)  Retained deciduous teeth

Question 15

Which term best describes a disorder caused by abnormalities in the genetic makeup transmitted from parent to offspring?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anomaly 
B)  Inherited 
C)  Congenital 
D)  Developmental 
A)  Anomaly 
B)  Inherited 
C)  Congenital 
D)  Developmental

Which teeth are most commonly affected by microdontia?

The most common cyst observed in the oral cavity is caused by pulpal inflammation and is called a(n) _____ cyst.

Proliferation is defined as

Enamel hypoplasia is the result of a disturbance of or damage to ameloblasts during enamel matrix formation. Which is not be a factor?

Which term describes a disorder present at and existing from the time of birth?

A solitary hypoplastic defect in this dentition is located on the facial surface of a permanent maxillary central incisor. The most likely cause of this defect is

The projection of white material seen at the furcation area in this maxillary molar is a developmental anomaly. Which condition is suspected?

The _____ is characterized by its unique histologic appearance and its frequent recurrence rate.

The formation of dentin is termed

The most common supernumerary tooth is termed

Which tooth is most commonly affected by dens in dente?

Which statement about macrodontia is true?

Pitting of the enamel may be seen in these conditions except one. Which is the exception?

What is a condition likely to reveal ankylosed teeth?

Which term best describes a disorder caused by abnormalities in the genetic makeup transmitted from parent to offspring?

Introduction to Preliminary Diagnosis of Oral Lesions

Inflammation and Repair

Immunity and Immunologic Oral Lesions

Infectious Diseases

Genetics

Neoplasia

Nonneoplastic Diseases of Bone

Oral Manifestations of Systemic Diseases

Orofacial Pain and Diseases Affecting the Temporomandibular Joint

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Exam 5: Developmental Disorders

Which teeth are most commonly affected by microdontia?

The most common cyst observed in the oral cavity is caused by pulpal inflammation and is called a(n) _____ cyst.

Proliferation is defined as

Enamel hypoplasia is the result of a disturbance of or damage to ameloblasts during enamel matrix formation. Which is not be a factor?

Which term describes a disorder present at and existing from the time of birth?

A solitary hypoplastic defect in this dentition is located on the facial surface of a permanent maxillary central incisor. The most likely cause of this defect is

The projection of white material seen at the furcation area in this maxillary molar is a developmental anomaly. Which condition is suspected?

The _____ is characterized by its unique histologic appearance and its frequent recurrence rate.

The formation of dentin is termed

The most common supernumerary tooth is termed

Which tooth is most commonly affected by dens in dente?

Which statement about macrodontia is true?

Pitting of the enamel may be seen in these conditions except one. Which is the exception?

What is a condition likely to reveal ankylosed teeth?

Which term best describes a disorder caused by abnormalities in the genetic makeup transmitted from parent to offspring?

Introduction to Preliminary Diagnosis of Oral Lesions

Inflammation and Repair

Immunity and Immunologic Oral Lesions

Infectious Diseases

Genetics

Neoplasia

Nonneoplastic Diseases of Bone

Oral Manifestations of Systemic Diseases

Orofacial Pain and Diseases Affecting the Temporomandibular Joint

Filters