Third molars: practice question

A Dentistry question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Dentistry · Third molars

Sample item

What can an impacted third molar cause?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Pericoronitis

This item reviews Third molars; Pericoronitis is the best answer because it directly matches the imaging or dental finding described.

Option by option

  • A. Cataract

    Cataract does not fit the stated pattern.

  • B. Pericoronitis (correct)

    Correct. Pericoronitis fits the key clinical or imaging feature.

  • C. Pleural effusion

    Pleural effusion is plausible but not the single best answer.

  • D. Hernia

    Hernia is not supported by the scenario.

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What is the answer to this Dentistry question?

The best answer is B, Pericoronitis. This item reviews Third molars; Pericoronitis is the best answer because it directly matches the imaging or dental finding described.

Why is "Cataract" not the answer?

Cataract does not fit the stated pattern.

Why is "Pleural effusion" not the answer?

Pleural effusion is plausible but not the single best answer.

Why is "Hernia" not the answer?

Hernia is not supported by the scenario.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Third molars in Dentistry. The correct option holds because: Correct. Pericoronitis fits the key clinical or imaging feature.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Third molars?

Learn the dental formula, eruption ages and tooth structure once, as tables. Then use the flashcards and the other Dentistry questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.