Question 1

Fibrous dysplasia is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  necrosis and sloughing of bony sequestra. 
B)  replacement of bone with normal fibrous connective tissue with no calcification. 
C)  replacement of bone with abnormal connective tissue with no calcification. 
D)  replacement of bone with abnormal connective tissue with varying amounts of calcification. 
A)  necrosis and sloughing of bony sequestra. 
B)  replacement of bone with normal fibrous connective tissue with no calcification. 
C)  replacement of bone with abnormal connective tissue with no calcification. 
D)  replacement of bone with abnormal connective tissue with varying amounts of calcification. D

Question 2

What is a common feature of the central giant cell granuloma?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heat and cold sensitivity 
B)  Fast-growing lesion 
C)  High recurrence rate 
D)  Divergence of roots of teeth adjacent to the lesion 
A)  Heat and cold sensitivity 
B)  Fast-growing lesion 
C)  High recurrence rate 
D)  Divergence of roots of teeth adjacent to the lesion D

Question 3

The most severe form of polyostotic fibrous dysplasia is termed Albright syndrome. This condition is characterized by endocrine abnormalities such as precocious puberty that may begin at which age?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 years 
B)  4 years 
C)  6 years 
D)  8 years 
A)  2 years 
B)  4 years 
C)  6 years 
D)  8 years A

Question 4

Characteristics of monostotic fibrous dysplasia include that

Accepted Answer

A)  it is commonly diagnosed in middle-aged women. 
B)  the expanding nature of the lesion may lead to malocclusion, tipping, or displacement of adjacent teeth. 
C)  it involves a painful swelling or bulging of the buccal plate of the maxilla or mandible when seen orally. 
D)  it involves multiple bones. 
A)  it is commonly diagnosed in middle-aged women. 
B)  the expanding nature of the lesion may lead to malocclusion, tipping, or displacement of adjacent teeth. 
C)  it involves a painful swelling or bulging of the buccal plate of the maxilla or mandible when seen orally. 
D)  it involves multiple bones.

Question 5

Mosaic bone may be observed in a patient with Paget disease as a result of

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 6

Asymptomatic florid cemento-osseous dysplasia usually requires no treatment. However, in an edentulous patient, the sclerotic masses may perforate the mucosa causing which complication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fibrous dysplasia 
B)  Aneurysmal bone cyst 
C)  Osteomyelitis 
D)  Central giant cell granuloma 
A)  Fibrous dysplasia 
B)  Aneurysmal bone cyst 
C)  Osteomyelitis 
D)  Central giant cell granuloma

Question 7

The painless jaw swelling seen in monostotic fibrous dysplasia may cause all symptoms except one. Which is the exception?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tooth mobility 
B)  Malocclusion 
C)  Displacement of adjacent teeth 
D)  Tipping of teeth 
A)  Tooth mobility 
B)  Malocclusion 
C)  Displacement of adjacent teeth 
D)  Tipping of teeth

Question 8

Characteristics of periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia include the following except one. Which is the exception?

Accepted Answer

A)  The lesions are seen in the anterior mandible. 
B)  The common patient complaint is pain upon chewing. 
C)  A predilection for black women exists. 
D)  The condition is discovered on routine radiographic examination. 
A)  The lesions are seen in the anterior mandible. 
B)  The common patient complaint is pain upon chewing. 
C)  A predilection for black women exists. 
D)  The condition is discovered on routine radiographic examination.

Question 9

The most common type of fibrous dysplasia, characterized by involvement of a single bone, is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  Paget disease. 
B)  polyostotic fibrous dysplasia. 
C)  monostotic fibrous dysplasia. 
D)  central giant cell granuloma. 
A)  Paget disease. 
B)  polyostotic fibrous dysplasia. 
C)  monostotic fibrous dysplasia. 
D)  central giant cell granuloma.

Question 10

"Ground glass" is the classic radiographic description of _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Osteomalacia 
B)  Paget disease of bone 
C)  Fibrous dysplasia 
D)  Florid cemento-osseous dysplasia 
A)  Osteomalacia 
B)  Paget disease of bone 
C)  Fibrous dysplasia 
D)  Florid cemento-osseous dysplasia

Question 11

When osteomalacia occurs in young children, it is usually caused by a nutritional deficiency in vitamin _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  D 
C)  E 
D)  K 
A)  A 
B)  D 
C)  E 
D)  K

Question 12

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.

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 13

Which statement is true of periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a neoplasm. 
B)  The lesion is painful and occurs most often in the posterior maxilla. 
C)  Teeth in the area are usually not vital. 
D)  Older lesions are primarily radiopaque. 
A)  It is a neoplasm. 
B)  The lesion is painful and occurs most often in the posterior maxilla. 
C)  Teeth in the area are usually not vital. 
D)  Older lesions are primarily radiopaque.

Question 14

Which statement is true of osteomalacia?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the result of a deficiency in phosphate. 
B)  In adults it may be related to various problems such as malabsorption syndrome. 
C)  It may be treated by the use of antacids. 
D)  Accelerated tooth eruption is associated with osteomalacia. 
A)  It is the result of a deficiency in phosphate. 
B)  In adults it may be related to various problems such as malabsorption syndrome. 
C)  It may be treated by the use of antacids. 
D)  Accelerated tooth eruption is associated with osteomalacia.

Question 15

Osteomalacia is a disease of bone that develops over a long period as a result of an iron deficiency. Delayed tooth eruption and periodontal disease are associated with osteomalacia.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true, and the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false, and the second is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true, and the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false, and the second is true.

Question 16

Where does the disease extend when fibrous dysplasia involves the maxilla?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nasal cavity 
B)  Orbits 
C)  Maxillary sinus 
D)  Periapical areas of maxillary molars 
A)  Nasal cavity 
B)  Orbits 
C)  Maxillary sinus 
D)  Periapical areas of maxillary molars

Question 17

Café au lait spots appear on the skin as which color(s)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reddish pink 
B)  Light brown 
C)  Yellow white 
D)  Black 
A)  Reddish pink 
B)  Light brown 
C)  Yellow white 
D)  Black

Question 18

Which type of lesions typically arises in the posterior mandible and appears as an isolated, well-delineated radiolucent-to-radiopaque lesion that is less than 1.5 cm in size?

Accepted Answer

A)  Periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia 
B)  Focal cemento-osseous dysplasia 
C)  Florid cemento-osseous dysplasia 
D)  Monostotic fibrous dysplasia 
A)  Periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia 
B)  Focal cemento-osseous dysplasia 
C)  Florid cemento-osseous dysplasia 
D)  Monostotic fibrous dysplasia

Question 19

An aneurysmal bone cyst contains the following except one. Which is the exception?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fibrous connective tissue 
B)  Epithelial lining 
C)  Multinucleated giant cells 
D)  Blood-filled spaces 
A)  Fibrous connective tissue 
B)  Epithelial lining 
C)  Multinucleated giant cells 
D)  Blood-filled spaces

Question 20

Surgical treatment would most likely be recommended for a patient with ________ dysplasia.

Accepted Answer

A)  periapical cemento-osseous 
B)  focal cemento-osseous 
C)  florid cemento-osseous 
D)  fibrous 
A)  periapical cemento-osseous 
B)  focal cemento-osseous 
C)  florid cemento-osseous 
D)  fibrous

Fibrous dysplasia is characterized by

What is a common feature of the central giant cell granuloma?

The most severe form of polyostotic fibrous dysplasia is termed Albright syndrome. This condition is characterized by endocrine abnormalities such as precocious puberty that may begin at which age?

Characteristics of monostotic fibrous dysplasia include that

Mosaic bone may be observed in a patient with Paget disease as a result of

Asymptomatic florid cemento-osseous dysplasia usually requires no treatment. However, in an edentulous patient, the sclerotic masses may perforate the mucosa causing which complication?

The painless jaw swelling seen in monostotic fibrous dysplasia may cause all symptoms except one. Which is the exception?

Characteristics of periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia include the following except one. Which is the exception?

The most common type of fibrous dysplasia, characterized by involvement of a single bone, is termed

"Ground glass" is the classic radiographic description of _________________.

When osteomalacia occurs in young children, it is usually caused by a nutritional deficiency in vitamin _____.

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.

Which statement is true of periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia?

Which statement is true of osteomalacia?

Osteomalacia is a disease of bone that develops over a long period as a result of an iron deficiency. Delayed tooth eruption and periodontal disease are associated with osteomalacia.

Where does the disease extend when fibrous dysplasia involves the maxilla?

Café au lait spots appear on the skin as which color(s)?

Which type of lesions typically arises in the posterior mandible and appears as an isolated, well-delineated radiolucent-to-radiopaque lesion that is less than 1.5 cm in size?

An aneurysmal bone cyst contains the following except one. Which is the exception?

Surgical treatment would most likely be recommended for a patient with ________ dysplasia.

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Exam 8: Nonneoplastic Diseases of Bone

Fibrous dysplasia is characterized by

What is a common feature of the central giant cell granuloma?

The most severe form of polyostotic fibrous dysplasia is termed Albright syndrome. This condition is characterized by endocrine abnormalities such as precocious puberty that may begin at which age?

Characteristics of monostotic fibrous dysplasia include that

Mosaic bone may be observed in a patient with Paget disease as a result of

Asymptomatic florid cemento-osseous dysplasia usually requires no treatment. However, in an edentulous patient, the sclerotic masses may perforate the mucosa causing which complication?

The painless jaw swelling seen in monostotic fibrous dysplasia may cause all symptoms except one. Which is the exception?

Characteristics of periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia include the following except one. Which is the exception?

The most common type of fibrous dysplasia, characterized by involvement of a single bone, is termed

"Ground glass" is the classic radiographic description of _________________.

When osteomalacia occurs in young children, it is usually caused by a nutritional deficiency in vitamin _____.

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.

Which statement is true of periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia?

Which statement is true of osteomalacia?

Osteomalacia is a disease of bone that develops over a long period as a result of an iron deficiency. Delayed tooth eruption and periodontal disease are associated with osteomalacia.

Where does the disease extend when fibrous dysplasia involves the maxilla?

Café au lait spots appear on the skin as which color(s)?

Which type of lesions typically arises in the posterior mandible and appears as an isolated, well-delineated radiolucent-to-radiopaque lesion that is less than 1.5 cm in size?

An aneurysmal bone cyst contains the following except one. Which is the exception?

Surgical treatment would most likely be recommended for a patient with ________ dysplasia.

Introduction to Preliminary Diagnosis of Oral Lesions

Inflammation and Repair

Immunity and Immunologic Oral Lesions

Infectious Diseases

Developmental Disorders

Genetics

Neoplasia

Oral Manifestations of Systemic Diseases

Orofacial Pain and Diseases Affecting the Temporomandibular Joint

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