Dental OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) Practice Exam

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What characterizes leukoplakia?

Thickened, red spots on the inside of the mouth
Thin, white, fragile areas on the gingiva
Thickened, white, leathery-looking spots in the mouth
Ulcerated lesions on the tongue

The correct answer is: Thickened, white, leathery-looking spots in the mouth

Leukoplakia is characterized by the presence of thickened, white, leathery-looking patches in the mouth. These lesions are often found on the buccal mucosa, tongue, and other areas, and they may arise due to irritation from factors such as tobacco use or chronic friction. The distinctive thickened appearance helps differentiate leukoplakia from other oral lesions and conditions. Clinically, leukoplakic lesions can vary in texture and may sometimes be mistaken for other conditions, but the key features of their thickness and white coloration are crucial in identifying them. Other options describe different oral conditions. Thickened, red spots typically indicate conditions like erythroplakia, thin and fragile areas on the gingiva might refer to conditions like candidiasis or other inflammatory conditions, and ulcerated lesions on the tongue could signify various forms of oral ulcers or lesions but do not align with the characteristics of leukoplakia.