Stomatology Stomatology Stomatology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases related to the mouth, teeth, gums, and oral cavity. 1 / 10 The most effective initial management of an odontogenic abscess in an otherwise healthy patient is: Immediate extraction of the affected tooth Systemic antibiotics without drainage Incision and drainage, followed by antibiotics Warm saline rinses and pain management 2 / 10 Which of the following is the most common cause of xerostomia (dry mouth)? Sjögren’s syndrome Diabetes mellitus Radiation therapy Anticholinergic medications 3 / 10 In which condition is the “strawberry tongue” a characteristic symptom? Scarlet fever Kawasaki disease Toxic shock syndrome All of the above 4 / 10 Which of the following salivary glands is the largest and most frequently associated with sialolithiasis (salivary gland stones)? Parotid gland Submandibular gland Sublingual gland Minor salivary glands 5 / 10 Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for motor innervation to the muscles of mastication? Facial nerve (CN VII) Trigeminal nerve (CN V) Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX) Hypoglossal nerve (CN XII) 6 / 10 The most common site for oral squamous cell carcinoma to develop is: Dorsal surface of the tongue Floor of the mouth Buccal mucosa Hard palate 7 / 10 Which of the following conditions is characterized by a white, lacy pattern on the mucosa of the oral cavity and is often associated with autoimmune diseases? Leukoplakia Oral lichen planus Aphthous ulcers Oral herpes 8 / 10 What is the primary causative agent of oral thrush (candidiasis) in immunocompromised patients? Streptococcus mutans Herpes simplex virus Candida albicans Human papillomavirus (HPV) 9 / 10 Which vitamin deficiency is most commonly associated with gingival bleeding and scurvy? Vitamin A Vitamin B12 Vitamin C Vitamin D 10 / 10 Which of the following is the most common benign tumor of the oral cavity? Squamous cell carcinoma Ameloblastoma Papilloma Fibroma Your score isThe average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz
