B – Erythroplakia (highest malignant transformation rate, ~90% shows dysplasia/carcinoma). Leukoplakia also premalignant, but erythroplakia is more dangerous.
In a patient with burning mouth syndrome, which lab finding is most relevant? A) Elevated ESR B) Low serum ferritin C) Positive ANA D) High cortisol
B – BMS can be associated with nutritional deficiencies (iron, B12, folate). Ferritin low → iron deficiency. Other options less specific. 5. Sample MCQs – Oral Radiology Q1. The most radiolucent structure in a periapical radiograph is: A) Enamel B) Dentin C) Pulp space D) Cementum mcqs in oral medicine and oral radiology pdf
B – Oral lichen planus (reticular form). Bilateral, lacy (Wickham’s striae) is classic. Leukoplakia is unilateral, scrapable? No. White sponge nevus is hereditary and generalized.
Which radiographic sign is characteristic of Paget’s disease of bone (jaw)? A) Ground-glass appearance B) Cotton-wool appearance C) Target lesion D) Soap-bubble appearance A) Elevated ESR B) Low serum ferritin C)
| Feature | Why it matters | |--------|----------------| | | Allows systematic revision | | Explanations (not just answers) | Helps understand why an option is right/wrong | | High-yield repeats (NEET/NBDE pattern) | Prepares you for competitive exams | | Images for radiology (radiolucent/radiopaque lesions, X-ray findings) | Critical for visual diagnosis | | Clinical vignettes | Tests application of knowledge | | References to standard textbooks (Burket’s, White & Pharoah, Neville) | Validates accuracy | 4. Sample MCQs (With Explanations) – Oral Medicine Q1. A 45-year-old male has a non-scrapable white patch on the buccal mucosa with a “lacy” pattern on both sides. The most likely diagnosis is: A) Leukoplakia B) Oral lichen planus C) White sponge nevus D) Frictional keratosis
Which of the following is a premalignant condition? A) Pyogenic granuloma B) Erythroplakia C) Geographic tongue D) Apthous ulcer periapical granuloma is at apex
A – Dentigerous cyst surrounds crown of unerupted tooth. OKC and ameloblastoma can be multilocular; periapical granuloma is at apex, not crown.