INBDE Practice Exam 2026 – Complete Study Guide

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What is another name for Gorlin cyst?

Calcifying epithelial odontogenic cyst

Calcifying odontogenic cyst

The correct answer is B. Calcifying odontogenic cyst. This cyst is also known as Gorlin cyst, after Dr. Robert J. Gorlin who first described it. It is characterized by the presence of calcifications within the lining of the cyst and has a unique histological appearance. The other options listed are different types of cysts commonly seen in dentistry: A. Calcifying epithelial odontogenic cyst, C. Dentigerous cyst, and D. Epithelial rests of Malassez.

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Dentigerous cyst

Epithelial rests of Malassez

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