Radiolucent lesions of the jaws can be seen in 1. hyperparathyroidism. 2. multiple myeloma. 3. fibrous dysplasia. 4. hyperthyroidism

Which of the following statements is/are true?
1. Radiographs cannot differentiate between infected and non-infected periapical lesions.
2. A definitive diagnosis of an apical lesion cannot be made on radiography alone.
3. Periapical radiolucencies are not always indicative of loss of pulp vitality.
4. A periapical radiograph can be used to locate the buccal bone level.

(1) (2) (3)
NDEB released questions set 1

Which of the following statements is/are true?
1. Radiographs cannot differentiate between infected and non-infected periapical lesions.
2. A definitive diagnosis of an apical lesion cannot be made on radiography alone.
3. Periapical radiolucencies are not always indicative of loss of pulp vitality.
4. A periapical radiograph can be used to locate the buccal bone level.

(1) (2) (3)
NDEB released questions set 1

In teeth with complete pulp necrosis, the periapical area is involved if
1. there is pain to thermal stimuli.
2. there is pain on percussion.
3. the tooth throbs when the patient is lying down.
4. the radiograph shows an apical radiolucency.

(2) and (4)
NDEB released questions set 1

A small, well-circumscribed, periapical radiolucency on a mandibular incisor which is clinically asymptomatic and
responds normally to vitality tests is most likely

periapical cemental dysplasia.
NDEB released questions set 1

The apical region of a non-vital tooth with a deep carious lesion may radiographically show
1. widening of the periodontal space.
2. loss of lamina dura.
3. a circumscribed radiolucency.
4. calcification of the periodontal membrane.

(1) (2) (3)
NDEB released questions set 2

A radiolucent area in a radiograph occurs as a result of
1. decreased density of tissue.
2. increased density of tissue.
3. more radiation affecting the silver halide crystals.
4. increased exposure time.

(1) and (3)
NDEB released questions set 2

A periapical radiolucency can represent a
1. periapical granuloma.
2. radicular cyst.
3. metastatic carcinoma.
4. mental foramen.

All of the above.
NDEB released questions set 2

A periapical radiolucency associated with a vital maxillary central incisor can represent a
1. nasopalatine cyst.
2. dentigerous cyst.
3. foramen of the incisive canal.
4. periapical granuloma.

(1) and (3)
NDEB released questions set 2

A radiograph reveals a radiolucency associated with the apex of tooth 1.5. There is a large restoration but the tooth is asymptomatic and the associated soft tissues appear normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Chronic periradicular periodontitis.
NDEB released questions part 2 set 1

A well circumscribed 3mm radiolucent lesion is present in the apical region of the mandibular second premolar. The lesion may be
1. a periapical granuloma.
2. a periapical cyst.
3. a chronic periapical abscess.
4. the mental foramen.

(2) and (4)
NDEB released questions set 2

An acute periapical abscess must be associated with
1. pain.
2. sensitivity to percussion.
3. non-vital tooth.
4. periapical radiolucency.

(1) (2) (3)
NDEB released questions set 2

A healthy 38 year old has a 4mm in diameter, well defined radiolucency at the apex of tooth 4.1. The tooth has a normal response to vitality tests. The most appropriate management is

observation.
NDEB released questions set 2

Multiple “punched-out” radiolucencies of the skull and jaws are most commonly seen with

multiple myeloma
NDEB released questions part 2 set 2

Which of the following statements is/are true?
(1) Radiographs cannot differentiate between infected and non-infected periapical lesions
(2) A definitive diagnosis of an apical lesion cannot be made on radiography alone
(3) Perapical radiolucencies are not always indicative of loss of pulp vitality
(4) A perapical radiograph can be used to locate the buccal bone level

(1) (2) (3)
NDEB released questions 2012 online set 1

In teeth with complete pulp necrosis, the periapical area is involved if
1. there is pain to thermal stimuli.
2. there is pain on percussion.
3. the tooth throbs when the patient is lying down.
4. the radiograph shows an apical radiolucency.

(2) and (4)
NDEB released questions 2012 online set 1

Radiolucent lesions of the jaws can be seen in
1. hyperparathyroidism.
2. multiple myeloma.
3. fibrous dysplasia.
4. hyperthyroidism

(1) (2) (3)

(1) and (3)

(2) and (4)

(4) only

All of the above

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In teeth with complete pulp necrosis, the periapical area is involved if
1. there is pain to thermal stimuli.
2. there is pain on percussion.
3. the tooth throbs when the patient is lying down.
4. the radiograph shows an apical radiolucency.

A small, well-circumscribed, periapical radiolucency on a mandibular incisor which is clinically asymptomatic and
responds normally to vitality tests is most likely

The apical region of a non-vital tooth with a deep carious lesion may radiographically show
1. widening of the periodontal space.
2. loss of lamina dura.
3. a circumscribed radiolucency.
4. calcification of the periodontal membrane.

A radiolucent area in a radiograph occurs as a result of
1. decreased density of tissue.
2. increased density of tissue.
3. more radiation affecting the silver halide crystals.
4. increased exposure time.

A periapical radiolucency can represent a
1. periapical granuloma.
2. radicular cyst.
3. metastatic carcinoma.
4. mental foramen.

A periapical radiolucency associated with a vital maxillary central incisor can represent a
1. nasopalatine cyst.
2. dentigerous cyst.
3. foramen of the incisive canal.
4. periapical granuloma.

A radiograph reveals a radiolucency associated with the apex of tooth 1.5. There is a large restoration but the tooth is asymptomatic and the associated soft tissues appear normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A well circumscribed 3mm radiolucent lesion is present in the apical region of the mandibular second premolar. The lesion may be
1. a periapical granuloma.
2. a periapical cyst.
3. a chronic periapical abscess.
4. the mental foramen.

An acute periapical abscess must be associated with
1. pain.
2. sensitivity to percussion.
3. non-vital tooth.
4. periapical radiolucency.

A healthy 38 year old has a 4mm in diameter, well defined radiolucency at the apex of tooth 4.1. The tooth has a normal response to vitality tests. The most appropriate management is

Multiple “punched-out” radiolucencies of the skull and jaws are most commonly seen with

In teeth with complete pulp necrosis, the periapical area is involved if
1. there is pain to thermal stimuli.
2. there is pain on percussion.
3. the tooth throbs when the patient is lying down.
4. the radiograph shows an apical radiolucency.

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Radiolucent lesions of the jaws can be seen in 1. hyperparathyroidism. 2. multiple myeloma. 3. fibrous dysplasia. 4. hyperthyroidism

(1) (2) (3)

(1) and (3)

(2) and (4)

(4) only

All of the above

0 explanations

Similar questions:

In teeth with complete pulp necrosis, the periapical area is involved if1. there is pain to thermal stimuli.2. there is pain on percussion.3. the tooth throbs when the patient is lying down.4. the radiograph shows an apical radiolucency.

A small, well-circumscribed, periapical radiolucency on a mandibular incisor which is clinically asymptomatic andresponds normally to vitality tests is most likely

The apical region of a non-vital tooth with a deep carious lesion may radiographically show1. widening of the periodontal space.2. loss of lamina dura.3. a circumscribed radiolucency.4. calcification of the periodontal membrane.

A radiolucent area in a radiograph occurs as a result of1. decreased density of tissue.2. increased density of tissue.3. more radiation affecting the silver halide crystals.4. increased exposure time.

A periapical radiolucency can represent a1. periapical granuloma.2. radicular cyst.3. metastatic carcinoma.4. mental foramen.

A periapical radiolucency associated with a vital maxillary central incisor can represent a1. nasopalatine cyst.2. dentigerous cyst.3. foramen of the incisive canal.4. periapical granuloma.

A radiograph reveals a radiolucency associated with the apex of tooth 1.5. There is a large restoration but the tooth is asymptomatic and the associated soft tissues appear normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A well circumscribed 3mm radiolucent lesion is present in the apical region of the mandibular second premolar. The lesion may be1. a periapical granuloma.2. a periapical cyst.3. a chronic periapical abscess.4. the mental foramen.

An acute periapical abscess must be associated with1. pain.2. sensitivity to percussion.3. non-vital tooth.4. periapical radiolucency.

A healthy 38 year old has a 4mm in diameter, well defined radiolucency at the apex of tooth 4.1. The tooth has a normal response to vitality tests. The most appropriate management is

Multiple “punched-out” radiolucencies of the skull and jaws are most commonly seen with

In teeth with complete pulp necrosis, the periapical area is involved if1. there is pain to thermal stimuli.2. there is pain on percussion.3. the tooth throbs when the patient is lying down.4. the radiograph shows an apical radiolucency.

Radiolucent lesions of the jaws can be seen in
1. hyperparathyroidism.
2. multiple myeloma.
3. fibrous dysplasia.
4. hyperthyroidism

In teeth with complete pulp necrosis, the periapical area is involved if
1. there is pain to thermal stimuli.
2. there is pain on percussion.
3. the tooth throbs when the patient is lying down.
4. the radiograph shows an apical radiolucency.

A small, well-circumscribed, periapical radiolucency on a mandibular incisor which is clinically asymptomatic and
responds normally to vitality tests is most likely

The apical region of a non-vital tooth with a deep carious lesion may radiographically show
1. widening of the periodontal space.
2. loss of lamina dura.
3. a circumscribed radiolucency.
4. calcification of the periodontal membrane.

A radiolucent area in a radiograph occurs as a result of
1. decreased density of tissue.
2. increased density of tissue.
3. more radiation affecting the silver halide crystals.
4. increased exposure time.

A periapical radiolucency can represent a
1. periapical granuloma.
2. radicular cyst.
3. metastatic carcinoma.
4. mental foramen.

A periapical radiolucency associated with a vital maxillary central incisor can represent a
1. nasopalatine cyst.
2. dentigerous cyst.
3. foramen of the incisive canal.
4. periapical granuloma.

A well circumscribed 3mm radiolucent lesion is present in the apical region of the mandibular second premolar. The lesion may be
1. a periapical granuloma.
2. a periapical cyst.
3. a chronic periapical abscess.
4. the mental foramen.

An acute periapical abscess must be associated with
1. pain.
2. sensitivity to percussion.
3. non-vital tooth.
4. periapical radiolucency.

In teeth with complete pulp necrosis, the periapical area is involved if
1. there is pain to thermal stimuli.
2. there is pain on percussion.
3. the tooth throbs when the patient is lying down.
4. the radiograph shows an apical radiolucency.