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What is the significance of strands or islands of epithelial rests of Malassez in histopathology?
What is the significance of strands or islands of epithelial rests of Malassez in histopathology?
- They are a type of chronic inflammatory cell
- They are responsible for root resorption
- They are a remnant of Hertwig's root sheath (correct)
- They are a source of stem cells for tissue regeneration
What is the primary mechanism of spread of an oral infection resulting in osteomyelitis?
What is the primary mechanism of spread of an oral infection resulting in osteomyelitis?
- Lymphatic spread through regional lymph nodes
- Direct extension through the periodontal ligament
- Spread along the path of least resistance (correct)
- Hematogenous spread through the bloodstream
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of cellulitis?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of cellulitis?
- A well-defined abscess cavity
- A diffuse edematous spread of an acute inflammatory process (correct)
- The formation of a fibrous connective tissue capsule
- The presence of granulation tissue
What is the primary difference between Ludwig's angina and cavernous sinus thrombosis?
What is the primary difference between Ludwig's angina and cavernous sinus thrombosis?
What is the function of foam cells in the histopathology of an abscess?
What is the function of foam cells in the histopathology of an abscess?
What is the significance of cholesterol clefts in the histopathology of an abscess?
What is the significance of cholesterol clefts in the histopathology of an abscess?
What is the primary reason why an abscess may not be able to establish drainage through the surface of the skin or into the oral cavity?
What is the primary reason why an abscess may not be able to establish drainage through the surface of the skin or into the oral cavity?
What is the characteristic clinical feature of Ludwig's angina?
What is the characteristic clinical feature of Ludwig's angina?
What is the primary reason for the infection to spread to the submandibular space?
What is the primary reason for the infection to spread to the submandibular space?
What is the characteristic feature of the tongue in Ludwig's Angina?
What is the characteristic feature of the tongue in Ludwig's Angina?
What is the primary complication of orofacial infections that can lead to cavernous sinus thrombosis?
What is the primary complication of orofacial infections that can lead to cavernous sinus thrombosis?
What is the characteristic feature of the eyeball in cavernous sinus thrombosis?
What is the characteristic feature of the eyeball in cavernous sinus thrombosis?
What is the primary sign of cavernous sinus thrombosis?
What is the primary sign of cavernous sinus thrombosis?
What is the condition that may show possible suffocation and death?
What is the condition that may show possible suffocation and death?
What is the area that is involved in cavernous sinus thrombosis?
What is the area that is involved in cavernous sinus thrombosis?
What is the characteristic feature of the neck in Ludwig's Angina?
What is the characteristic feature of the neck in Ludwig's Angina?
What is the primary cause of an acute periapical abscess?
What is the primary cause of an acute periapical abscess?
Which histopathological feature is characteristic of an acute periapical abscess?
Which histopathological feature is characteristic of an acute periapical abscess?
Which stage of periapical disease involves severe symptomatic inflammatory response of periapical tissue to a non-vital tooth?
Which stage of periapical disease involves severe symptomatic inflammatory response of periapical tissue to a non-vital tooth?
What is a common clinical feature of an acute periapical abscess?
What is a common clinical feature of an acute periapical abscess?
What does the release of proteolytic enzymes in an acute periapical abscess lead to?
What does the release of proteolytic enzymes in an acute periapical abscess lead to?
Which of the following is not classified under chronic periapical diseases?
Which of the following is not classified under chronic periapical diseases?
What histopathological process leads to the necrosis of cells in an acute periapical abscess?
What histopathological process leads to the necrosis of cells in an acute periapical abscess?
Which of the following is a feature of the pathogenesis of an acute periapical abscess?
Which of the following is a feature of the pathogenesis of an acute periapical abscess?
What is a potential consequence if Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis is not properly treated?
What is a potential consequence if Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis is not properly treated?
Which tooth infection is likely to cause Ludwig's Angina?
Which tooth infection is likely to cause Ludwig's Angina?
What typically triggers pulpoperiapical pathosis?
What typically triggers pulpoperiapical pathosis?
Which type of oral infections typically spread along the path of least resistance?
Which type of oral infections typically spread along the path of least resistance?
Which of the following best describes Ludwig’s Angina?
Which of the following best describes Ludwig’s Angina?
What is Ludwig's Angina often a result of?
What is Ludwig's Angina often a result of?
Which region is affected by infections that can lead to Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis?
Which region is affected by infections that can lead to Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis?
What is a common symptom indicating a tooth is affected by pulpoperiapical pathosis?
What is a common symptom indicating a tooth is affected by pulpoperiapical pathosis?
Which of the following best describes the pain associated with an acute periapical abscess?
Which of the following best describes the pain associated with an acute periapical abscess?
How is the pain different between acute periapical abscess and chronic periapical abscess?
How is the pain different between acute periapical abscess and chronic periapical abscess?
Which histological feature differentiates chronic periapical abscess from acute periapical abscess?
Which histological feature differentiates chronic periapical abscess from acute periapical abscess?
Which condition is characterized by an acute exacerbation of a chronic lesion with large radiolucent periapical area?
Which condition is characterized by an acute exacerbation of a chronic lesion with large radiolucent periapical area?
What is the primary characteristic of a periapical granuloma?
What is the primary characteristic of a periapical granuloma?
Which describes the radiographic finding typical of a periapical granuloma?
Which describes the radiographic finding typical of a periapical granuloma?
Which statement best explains the pathogenesis of periapical granuloma?
Which statement best explains the pathogenesis of periapical granuloma?
Which of the following is a defining feature of an acute periapical abscess and not a periapical granuloma?
Which of the following is a defining feature of an acute periapical abscess and not a periapical granuloma?
