NBDHE NBDHE Oral Pathology and Disease Recognition 2

Question 1

An amalgam tattoo appears clinically as which type of lesion?

Accepted Answer

Blue-gray flat macule

Answer

Amalgam tattoo is the most common pigmented lesion of the oral mucosa, appearing as a flat blue-gray macule from embedded amalgam particles.

Question 2

Fordyce spots found on the buccal mucosa and lips are:

Accepted Answer

Ectopic sebaceous glands

Answer

Fordyce spots are ectopic sebaceous glands that appear as small yellow-white papules and are a normal anatomic variant requiring no treatment.

Question 3

A torus palatinus is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

A benign bony exostosis on the midline of the hard palate

Answer

Torus palatinus is a benign bony exostosis located at the midline of the hard palate and is a common normal anatomic variant requiring no treatment unless it interferes with a prosthesis.

Question 4

Aphthous stomatitis (canker sores) characteristically occur on:

Accepted Answer

Non-keratinized movable mucosa

Answer

Aphthous ulcers occur on non-keratinized, movable oral mucosa such as the buccal mucosa, labial mucosa, and floor of the mouth.

Question 5

Nicotinic stomatitis presents with white papules containing red centers primarily on the:

Accepted Answer

Hard palate

Answer

Nicotinic stomatitis develops on the hard palate of pipe smokers, with red centers representing inflamed minor salivary gland duct openings.

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NBDHE NBDHE Oral Pathology and Disease Recognition 2