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Dental Examination Questions: Oral Medicine
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Dental Examination Questions: Oral Medicine
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1. A 60 Y old male presents with unilateral facial paralysis, cutaneous lesions of external auditory meatus hearing defects, and vertigo. What would be your most likely diagnosis:
2. A 35 Y old female presents with clicking in her right temporomandibular joint for the last six months. She does not have any pain or limitation of her mouth opening. Clinical examination does not reveal odontogenic cause. What does this condition most likely represent?
3. A 55 Y old male presents with hemorrhagic crusting of his lips following a course of antibiotic therapy. He does not have any systemic manifestations. What would be your most likely diagnosis?
4. A 45 Y old female presents with a 6 months history of recurrent mealtime swelling and pain in her right submandibular region. Clinical examination does not reveal any dental abnormality. What is the most likely cause of her symptoms?
5. A 60 Y old female presents with recurrent oral and corneal ulceration. Her biopsy specimen reveals sub-epithelial bullae. What is your most likely diagnosis:
6. A 35 Y old female presents with clicking in her right temporomandibular joint for the last six months. She does not have any pain or limitation of her mouth opening. Clinical examination does not reveal odontogenic cause. What does this condition most likely represent?
7. Perioral melanin pigmentation and intestinal polyps are most likely to be seen in which one of the following conditions?
8. Perioral melanin pigmentation and intestinal polyps are most likely to be seen in which one of the following conditions?
9. Which one of the following conditions is least likely to be associated with an increased risk of oral cancer
10. Which one of the following is the least likely indication for antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent bacterial endocarditis
11. A 55 Y old female presents with a non-healing ulcer on the lateral border of her tongue. The ulcer has not responded to local measures. You suspect a squamous cell carcinoma. Which type of investigation would you perform for her?
12. Which one of the following conditions is least likely to be associated with immunosuppression
13. A 4 Y old, child presents with fever, gingival bleeding and extensive oral ulceration in his mouth. His medical history is unremarkable. What would be your most likely diagnosis:
14. A 16 years old female attends your dental practice for an appointment. She is fit and healthy but has a phobia of dental injections. During administration of an inferior dental nerve block she becomes unwell and faints. What do you think is the most likely cause?
15. A 55 Y old female presents with severe, electrical and shocking pain in her right cheek triggered by light touch. Clinical examination does not reveal any local cause. Which drug is most likely to be effective for her?
16. A 40 Y old gentleman with a 6 months history of trauma to his face and complains of slight burning in his temporal area accompanied by increased sweating. What is the most likely diagnosis?
17. A 4 Y old, child presents with fever, gingival bleeding and extensive oral ulceration in his mouth. His medical history is unremarkable. What would be your most likely diagnosis:
18. A 60 Y old male presents with unilateral facial paralysis, cutaneous lesions of external auditory meatus hearing defects, and vertigo. What would be your most likely diagnosis:
19. A 60 Y old male with a history of Insulin-dependant Diabetes Mellitus loses consciousness during the course of dental treatment. What do you think is the most likely cause?
20. Which one of the following conditions is least likely to be associated with an increased risk of oral cancer
21. A 25 Y old female with a history of betel quid chewing presents severe limitation of mouth opening. Clinical examination reveals palpable white fibrotic bands in her buccal mucosa bilaterally. What would be your most likely diagnosis?