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What is the process that leads to the apoptosis of epithelial cells within a cyst?
What is the process that leads to the apoptosis of epithelial cells within a cyst?
- Formation of osteoclasts
- Laying down of bone by osteoblasts
- Centripetal growth
- Nutrient deprivation (correct)
What triggers the formation of a solid ball of epithelial cells within the connective tissue?
What triggers the formation of a solid ball of epithelial cells within the connective tissue?
- Presence of fluid
- Inflammation (correct)
- Osteoblast stimulation
- Osteoclast activity
What results in the increase in size of a cyst due to the creation of hydrostatic pressure?
What results in the increase in size of a cyst due to the creation of hydrostatic pressure?
- Fragmentation of epithelial cells
- Apoptosis of central cells
- Sucking in fluid due to an osmotic gradient (correct)
- Nutrient deprivation
What stimulates osteoclasts to resorb bone in the context of cyst growth?
What stimulates osteoclasts to resorb bone in the context of cyst growth?
What forms the corticated margin around a growing cyst?
What forms the corticated margin around a growing cyst?
Which tissues can odontogenic cysts and tumors arise from?
Which tissues can odontogenic cysts and tumors arise from?
What may happen if an asymptomatic cyst becomes secondarily infected?
What may happen if an asymptomatic cyst becomes secondarily infected?
What is likely to occur if a cyst extends into the mandibular ramus based on the text?
What is likely to occur if a cyst extends into the mandibular ramus based on the text?
What radiographic changes may be seen in MRONJ Stage 1?
What radiographic changes may be seen in MRONJ Stage 1?
How do patients with MRONJ Stage 2 typically present?
How do patients with MRONJ Stage 2 typically present?
What is a common mistake made in diagnosing MRONJ Stage 0?
What is a common mistake made in diagnosing MRONJ Stage 0?
What is a recommended treatment for MRONJ Stage 1?
What is a recommended treatment for MRONJ Stage 1?
In MRONJ Stage 2, what may be considered if the disease is progressive despite initial treatment?
In MRONJ Stage 2, what may be considered if the disease is progressive despite initial treatment?
What is a distinguishing feature of MRONJ Stage 2 compared to Stage 1?
What is a distinguishing feature of MRONJ Stage 2 compared to Stage 1?
Which type of therapy may be considered for MRONJ Stage 2 to reduce colonized organisms?
Which type of therapy may be considered for MRONJ Stage 2 to reduce colonized organisms?
What new evidence is emerging regarding MRONJ patients who can tolerate surgical intervention?
What new evidence is emerging regarding MRONJ patients who can tolerate surgical intervention?
What is a distinguishing feature of an epidermoid cyst compared to a dermoid cyst?
What is a distinguishing feature of an epidermoid cyst compared to a dermoid cyst?
Which type of odontogenic tumours are classified based on cells of both enamel organ and dental papilla?
Which type of odontogenic tumours are classified based on cells of both enamel organ and dental papilla?
What is a general characteristic of odontogenic tumours?
What is a general characteristic of odontogenic tumours?
Which type of cyst has a prominent granular cell layer?
Which type of cyst has a prominent granular cell layer?
What is a typical clinical presentation of odontogenic tumours?
What is a typical clinical presentation of odontogenic tumours?
What is the primary treatment approach for epidermoid and dermoid cysts?
What is the primary treatment approach for epidermoid and dermoid cysts?
Which statement about odontogenic tumours is NOT true?
Which statement about odontogenic tumours is NOT true?
What distinguishes odontogenic tumours that present as multilocular lesions from other tumours?
What distinguishes odontogenic tumours that present as multilocular lesions from other tumours?
What is the most common site for a unicystic ameloblastoma?
What is the most common site for a unicystic ameloblastoma?
Which type of ameloblastoma has a low recurrence rate and can be treated with enucleation?
Which type of ameloblastoma has a low recurrence rate and can be treated with enucleation?
Which demographic group has a strong female predilection for Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumour?
Which demographic group has a strong female predilection for Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumour?
What is a common radiographic presentation of Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumour at the beginning?
What is a common radiographic presentation of Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumour at the beginning?
Which variant of Unicystic Ameloblastoma shows a plexiform growth pattern in the odontogenic epithelium?
Which variant of Unicystic Ameloblastoma shows a plexiform growth pattern in the odontogenic epithelium?
What treatment is recommended for conventional ameloblastomas to reduce recurrence rates?
What treatment is recommended for conventional ameloblastomas to reduce recurrence rates?
What is the rule of 2/3 associated with the clinical presentation of Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumour?
What is the rule of 2/3 associated with the clinical presentation of Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumour?
'Unicystic Ameloblastoma island is like an inverted dental organ' - What does 'reverse polarization' mean in this context?
'Unicystic Ameloblastoma island is like an inverted dental organ' - What does 'reverse polarization' mean in this context?
What is a characteristic feature of Torus Mandibularis?
What is a characteristic feature of Torus Mandibularis?
What is a common biological behavior of Torus Mandibularis?
What is a common biological behavior of Torus Mandibularis?
What is the most common treatment approach for Torus Mandibularis?
What is the most common treatment approach for Torus Mandibularis?
Which population group is more commonly affected by Torus Mandibularis?
Which population group is more commonly affected by Torus Mandibularis?
What is a distinguishing feature of Traumatic/Reactive Bony Exostoses?
What is a distinguishing feature of Traumatic/Reactive Bony Exostoses?
What is a common clinical presentation of Traumatic/Reactive Bony Exostoses?
What is a common clinical presentation of Traumatic/Reactive Bony Exostoses?
What is the usual biological behavior of Traumatic/Reactive Bony Exostoses?
What is the usual biological behavior of Traumatic/Reactive Bony Exostoses?
Which branch of the nervous system is the main stimulus for salivation?
Which branch of the nervous system is the main stimulus for salivation?
What neurotransmitter is released by parasympathetic fibers to stimulate salivary glands?
What neurotransmitter is released by parasympathetic fibers to stimulate salivary glands?
Which disease is characterized by immune-mediated and systemic effects, affecting salivary glands?
Which disease is characterized by immune-mediated and systemic effects, affecting salivary glands?
Which nerve plays a role in relaying sensory signals from taste buds?
Which nerve plays a role in relaying sensory signals from taste buds?
Which neurotransmitter binds to alpha-adrenergic receptors in the salivary glands, leading to a lower flow rate of saliva?
Which neurotransmitter binds to alpha-adrenergic receptors in the salivary glands, leading to a lower flow rate of saliva?
What is a characteristic feature of necrotizing sialo metaplasia, a salivary gland disease?
What is a characteristic feature of necrotizing sialo metaplasia, a salivary gland disease?
What type of saliva is produced by the parasympathetic branch stimulation compared to the sympathetic branch stimulation?
What type of saliva is produced by the parasympathetic branch stimulation compared to the sympathetic branch stimulation?
What is the typical clinical presentation of sialalithiasis in the salivary glands?
What is the typical clinical presentation of sialalithiasis in the salivary glands?
What is the main cause of sialalithiasis (sialoliths) in the salivary ducts?
What is the main cause of sialalithiasis (sialoliths) in the salivary ducts?
Which salivary gland is most commonly affected by sialalithiasis?
Which salivary gland is most commonly affected by sialalithiasis?
What distinguishes a sialolith in the submandibular gland from those in minor salivary glands?
What distinguishes a sialolith in the submandibular gland from those in minor salivary glands?
How do sialoliths primarily affect the salivary glands?
How do sialoliths primarily affect the salivary glands?
Where are sialoliths typically found within the salivary gland ducts?
Where are sialoliths typically found within the salivary gland ducts?
What can be inferred about sialoliths that can occur within the salivary glands themselves?
What can be inferred about sialoliths that can occur within the salivary glands themselves?
What differentiates palpable nodularity of minor salivary glands from that of submandibular glands?
What differentiates palpable nodularity of minor salivary glands from that of submandibular glands?
What is a key factor that can lead to recurrence even after proper surgical excision of a mucocele?
What is a key factor that can lead to recurrence even after proper surgical excision of a mucocele?
What is the specialized term for a mucocele that arises specifically in the floor of the mouth?
What is the specialized term for a mucocele that arises specifically in the floor of the mouth?
How does a plunging ranula differ from a conventional ranula in its presentation?
How does a plunging ranula differ from a conventional ranula in its presentation?
What is a distinguishing feature of a salivary duct cyst compared to a mucocele?
What is a distinguishing feature of a salivary duct cyst compared to a mucocele?
What kind of epithelium lines a true cyst formed from a salivary duct cyst?
What kind of epithelium lines a true cyst formed from a salivary duct cyst?
What is the recommended management approach for a small sialolith in a patent submandibular gland duct?
What is the recommended management approach for a small sialolith in a patent submandibular gland duct?
What does a mucocele differ from a salivary duct cyst in terms of its lining?
What does a mucocele differ from a salivary duct cyst in terms of its lining?
Which clinical presentation is characteristic of a mucocele?
Which clinical presentation is characteristic of a mucocele?
What is one way to differentiate between a congenital ranula and a plunging ranula based on their clinical presentation?
What is one way to differentiate between a congenital ranula and a plunging ranula based on their clinical presentation?
What histopathological feature distinguishes a mucocele from a cyst?
What histopathological feature distinguishes a mucocele from a cyst?
What histopathological feature distinguishes a mucocele from a salivary duct cyst?
What histopathological feature distinguishes a mucocele from a salivary duct cyst?
What treatment approach for mucoceles is not effective according to the text?
What treatment approach for mucoceles is not effective according to the text?
Which intervention would be most appropriate if a sialolith persists and causes pain or enlarges?
Which intervention would be most appropriate if a sialolith persists and causes pain or enlarges?
What triggers the lesion to 'inflate' and 'deflate' in the case of a mucocele?
What triggers the lesion to 'inflate' and 'deflate' in the case of a mucocele?
Which procedure is NOT available in nonsurgical management for sialoliths according to the text?
Which procedure is NOT available in nonsurgical management for sialoliths according to the text?
'Ruptured salivary duct spills saliva into tissues' describes which condition according to the text?
'Ruptured salivary duct spills saliva into tissues' describes which condition according to the text?
What is a common symptom associated with trigeminal nerve involvement in patients with lymphomas?
What is a common symptom associated with trigeminal nerve involvement in patients with lymphomas?
Which of the following is a recommended treatment for managing xerostomia in patients with sialadenosis?
Which of the following is a recommended treatment for managing xerostomia in patients with sialadenosis?
What type of lymphoma is most commonly associated with a risk of progression in patients?
What type of lymphoma is most commonly associated with a risk of progression in patients?
In sialadenosis, what leads to the enlargement of the salivary glands?
In sialadenosis, what leads to the enlargement of the salivary glands?
Which treatment approach is NOT recommended for managing oral stomatitis (burning mouth) in patients?
Which treatment approach is NOT recommended for managing oral stomatitis (burning mouth) in patients?
How does sialadenosis differ from Sjogren’s Syndrome clinically?
How does sialadenosis differ from Sjogren’s Syndrome clinically?
What should be monitored closely in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and trigeminal nerve manifestations?
What should be monitored closely in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and trigeminal nerve manifestations?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with trigeminal nerve involvement in patients?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with trigeminal nerve involvement in patients?
