Question 1

Opaque foci may be seen on radiograms of all the following lesions except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor
B)  Calcifying odontogenic cyst
C)  Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor
D)  Ameloblastoma
E)  Cementifying fibromaF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following odontogenic lesions always appears radiographically as a radiolucent lesion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Periapical granuloma
B)  Odontogenic myxoma
C)  Odontogenic keratocyst
D)  Ameloblastoma
E)  All the aboveF) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Ameloblastic fibroma is typically seen in the posterior jaws in which of the following age groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Younger than 20 years
B)  Between 20 and 40 years
C)  Between 40 and 60 years
D)  Over 60 yearsE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following characteristically presents in teenagers in the posterior segment of the jaws?

Accepted Answer

A)  Odontogenic myxoma
B)  Ameloblastoma
C)  Periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia
D)  Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma
E)  Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumorF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

An odontogenic tumor that is composed of a conglomeration of enamel and dentin is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Odontoma
B)  Ameloblastic fibroma
C)  Cementifying fibroma
D)  Myxoma
E)  Adenomatoid odontogenic tumorF) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 6

A clinically benign but aggressive neoplasm of the jaw is composed of epithelium that microscopically mimics enamel organ. This describes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ossifying fibroma
B)  Odontoma
C)  Ameloblastoma
D)  Hyperparathyroidism
E)  Odontogenic myxomaF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 7

Which of the following rarely if ever recurs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcifying odontogenic cyst
B)  Ameloblastoma
C)  Odontogenic myxoma
D)  Odontogenic keratocyst
E)  Adenomatoid odontogenic tumorF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 8

A circumscribed odontogenic tumor composed of myxofibrous connective tissue with abundant islands of odontogenic epithelium resembling dental lamina would be designated as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ameloblastoma
B)  Ameloblastic fibroma
C)  Odontogenic myxoma
D)  Complex odontoma
E)  Adenomatoid odontogenic tumorF) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

A mixed lucent and opaque radiographic pattern may be seen with all the following jaw lesions except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ossifying fibroma
B)  Odontogenic myxoma
C)  Periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia
D)  Cementifying fibroma
E)  Calcifying odontogenic cystF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 10

A radiolucent odontogenic tumor was composed completely of loose connective tissue. It had an appearance that had some resemblance to dental pulp. This is a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)  Ameloblastoma
B)  Ameloblastic fibroma
C)  Odontogenic myxoma
D)  Complex odontoma
E)  Adenomatoid odontogenic tumorF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 11

Lung metastasis is a well-documented complication after surgical treatment of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor
B)  Odontogenic keratocyst
C)  Odontogenic myxoma
D)  Cementoblastoma
E)  None of the aboveF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

A 13-year-old girl has a single solid radiopacity overlying impacted tooth no. 30. This patient could have which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dentigerous cyst
B)  Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor
C)  Ameloblastic fibroma
D)  Odontoma
E)  Odontogenic keratocystF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 13

The odontogenic neoplasm that is composed of loose primitive-appearing connective tissue and resembles dental pulp microscopically is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Odontoma
B)  Ameloblastoma
C)  Ameloblastic fibroma
D)  Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma
E)  None of the aboveF) None of the above
G) A) and C) E

Question 14

Which of the following lesions is least likely to appear in the molar-ramus area of the mandible?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ameloblastoma
B)  Ameloblastic fibroma
C)  Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor
D)  Myxoma
E)  Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumorF) A) and B)
G) B) and D) C

Question 15

Recurrences are frequently seen after curettage of which of the following odontogenic lesions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dentigerous cyst
B)  Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor
C)  Nasopalatine duct cyst
D)  Complex odontoma
E)  Cystic ameloblastomaF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 16

An asymptomatic multilocular radiolucency of the body of the mandible in a 35-year-old man could be all the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ameloblastoma
B)  Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor
C)  Odontogenic keratocyst
D)  Complex odontoma
E)  Odontogenic myxomaF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

Which of the following jaw conditions requires no biopsy and no treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Odontogenic myxofibroma
B)  Fibrous dysplasia
C)  Odontoma
D)  Dentigerous cyst
E)  Periapical cemento-osseous dysplasiaF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

Which of the following characteristically presents in teenagers in the anterior segment of the jaws?

Accepted Answer

A)  Odontogenic myxoma
B)  Ameloblastoma
C)  Periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia
D)  Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor
E)  Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumorF) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 19

Which of the following replaces and is attached to the apices of teeth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Periapical granuloma
B)  Periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia
C)  Traumatic bone cyst
D)  Cementoblastoma
E)  Paget's diseaseF) C) and D)
G) B) and C) D

Question 20

On routine radiographic examination, an asymptomatic 0.5 cm radiolucent lesion was found at the apex of tooth no. 24 in a 37-year-old woman. The pulp tested vital. This lesion is most likely which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Condensing osteitis
B)  Periapical granuloma
C)  Periapical scar
D)  Focal sclerosing osteitis
E)  Periapical cemento-osseous dysplasiaF) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Exam 11: Odontogenic Tumors

Opaque foci may be seen on radiograms of all the following lesions except:

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Which of the following odontogenic lesions always appears radiographically as a radiolucent lesion?

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Ameloblastic fibroma is typically seen in the posterior jaws in which of the following age groups?

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Which of the following characteristically presents in teenagers in the posterior segment of the jaws?

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An odontogenic tumor that is composed of a conglomeration of enamel and dentin is known as:

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A clinically benign but aggressive neoplasm of the jaw is composed of epithelium that microscopically mimics enamel organ. This describes which of the following?

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Which of the following rarely if ever recurs?

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A circumscribed odontogenic tumor composed of myxofibrous connective tissue with abundant islands of odontogenic epithelium resembling dental lamina would be designated as:

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A mixed lucent and opaque radiographic pattern may be seen with all the following jaw lesions except:

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A radiolucent odontogenic tumor was composed completely of loose connective tissue. It had an appearance that had some resemblance to dental pulp. This is a(n) :

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Lung metastasis is a well-documented complication after surgical treatment of which of the following?

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A 13-year-old girl has a single solid radiopacity overlying impacted tooth no. 30. This patient could have which of the following?

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The odontogenic neoplasm that is composed of loose primitive-appearing connective tissue and resembles dental pulp microscopically is known as:

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Which of the following lesions is least likely to appear in the molar-ramus area of the mandible?

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Recurrences are frequently seen after curettage of which of the following odontogenic lesions?

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An asymptomatic multilocular radiolucency of the body of the mandible in a 35-year-old man could be all the following except:

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Which of the following jaw conditions requires no biopsy and no treatment?

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Which of the following characteristically presents in teenagers in the anterior segment of the jaws?

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Which of the following replaces and is attached to the apices of teeth?

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On routine radiographic examination, an asymptomatic 0.5 cm radiolucent lesion was found at the apex of tooth no. 24 in a 37-year-old woman. The pulp tested vital. This lesion is most likely which of the following?

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