EPULIS
Q. 1
Epulis arises from –
| A |
Enamel |
|
| B |
Root of teeth |
|
| C |
Gingiva |
|
| D |
Pulp |
Q. 1
Epulis arises from –
| A |
Enamel |
|
| B |
Root of teeth |
|
| C |
Gingiva |
|
| D |
Pulp |
Ans.
C
Explanation:
Answer is ‘c’ i.e. Gingiva
Epulis literally means ‘upon the gum’. Thus it is a swelling situated on the gum.
It can originate from the mucous membrane, the periosteum or the bone giving rise to different varieties of Epulis.
