NRE Dental Step I MCQs

Erythroplakia is a red oral patch with a high risk of severe dysplasia or malignancy after exclusion of other causes.

Oral candidiasis is fungal infection of the oral mucosa caused mainly by Candida species.

Lichen planus is a chronic immune-mediated mucocutaneous disorder that may produce reticular white oral lesions.

Aphthous ulcer is a recurrent painful oral ulcer without a preceding vesicle.

Mucocele is a mucus-filled swelling usually caused by trauma to a minor salivary gland duct.

Occlusal trauma is injury to the periodontal support caused by excessive occlusal forces.

Supportive periodontal therapy is ongoing maintenance after active treatment to control recurrence and monitor disease.

Dental plaque biofilm is an organised microbial community attached to tooth surfaces and embedded in a matrix.

Atrial fibrillation is a supraventricular arrhythmia with disorganised atrial activity and an irregularly irregular pulse.

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory airway disorder with variable and usually reversible airflow obstruction.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is persistent airflow limitation commonly related to smoking or noxious exposure.

Dental plaque biofilm is an organised microbial community attached to tooth surfaces and embedded in a matrix.