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What is the primary cause of Amelogenesis Imperfecta?
What is the primary cause of Amelogenesis Imperfecta?
- Defects in enamel matrix mineralization
- Defects in dentin formation
- Defects in the genes that encode enamel matrix proteins (correct)
- Defects in tooth eruption
Which of the following genes is NOT involved in Amelogenesis Imperfecta?
Which of the following genes is NOT involved in Amelogenesis Imperfecta?
- Dentin Sialophosphoprotein (correct)
- Tuftelin
- Enamelin
- AMELX
What is the classification of Amelogenesis Imperfecta based on?
What is the classification of Amelogenesis Imperfecta based on?
- Pattern of inheritance, type of defect, and appearance (correct)
- Pattern of inheritance, type of defect, and age of onset
- Type of defect, appearance, and tooth structure
- Pattern of inheritance, type of defect, and tooth structure
What is the primary function of Enamel Matrix Proteins?
What is the primary function of Enamel Matrix Proteins?
Which of the following is a characteristic of hereditary defects in enamel formation?
Which of the following is a characteristic of hereditary defects in enamel formation?
What is the primary defect in H. enamel hypoplasia?
What is the primary defect in H. enamel hypoplasia?
Which of the following proteins is NOT involved in enamel matrix formation?
Which of the following proteins is NOT involved in enamel matrix formation?
What is the name of the gene encoding amelogenin?
What is the name of the gene encoding amelogenin?
What is the primary cause of tooth color in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta?
What is the primary cause of tooth color in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta?
What is the characteristic of the crowns of teeth in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta?
What is the characteristic of the crowns of teeth in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta?
What is the reason for rapid loss of enamel in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta?
What is the reason for rapid loss of enamel in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta?
What is the characteristic of the roots of teeth in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta?
What is the characteristic of the roots of teeth in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta?
What is the characteristic of the pulp in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta?
What is the characteristic of the pulp in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta?
What is the characteristic of dentinal tubules in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta?
What is the characteristic of dentinal tubules in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta?
What is the characteristic of the enamel-dentin junction in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta?
What is the characteristic of the enamel-dentin junction in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta?
What is the relation between Dentinogenesis Imperfecta and Osteogenesis Imperfecta?
What is the relation between Dentinogenesis Imperfecta and Osteogenesis Imperfecta?
What is the primary cause of internal resorption leading to a progressive resorptive process in the pulp chamber or root canals?
What is the primary cause of internal resorption leading to a progressive resorptive process in the pulp chamber or root canals?
What is the characteristic radiographic appearance of internal resorption?
What is the characteristic radiographic appearance of internal resorption?
What is the appropriate treatment for internal resorption to avoid perforation of the tooth?
What is the appropriate treatment for internal resorption to avoid perforation of the tooth?
What is the most common location of external resorption?
What is the most common location of external resorption?
What is the characteristic radiographic appearance of external resorption?
What is the characteristic radiographic appearance of external resorption?
What is the primary cause of Turner's hypoplasia?
What is the primary cause of Turner's hypoplasia?
What is the term for defects in tooth structure that are hereditary or acquired?
What is the term for defects in tooth structure that are hereditary or acquired?
What is the term for a severe form of dentinogenesis imperfecta?
What is the term for a severe form of dentinogenesis imperfecta?
Which component is noted for being involved in regulating the formation and mineralization of enamel?
Which component is noted for being involved in regulating the formation and mineralization of enamel?
Which type of Amelogenesis Imperfecta is associated with normal enamel matrix but defective mineralization?
Which type of Amelogenesis Imperfecta is associated with normal enamel matrix but defective mineralization?
Which form of Amelogenesis Imperfecta leads to thin enamel with vertical pitted grooves?
Which form of Amelogenesis Imperfecta leads to thin enamel with vertical pitted grooves?
Which substance, when defective, typically leads to softer enamel and a rough surface texture?
Which substance, when defective, typically leads to softer enamel and a rough surface texture?
What distinguishes hypomaturation from other types of Amelogenesis Imperfecta?
What distinguishes hypomaturation from other types of Amelogenesis Imperfecta?
Which of the following types of Amelogenesis Imperfecta is often associated with small teeth and loss of contact points?
Which of the following types of Amelogenesis Imperfecta is often associated with small teeth and loss of contact points?
Which form of Amelogenesis Imperfecta is associated with enamel that is frequently stained and prone to exogenous discoloration over time?
Which form of Amelogenesis Imperfecta is associated with enamel that is frequently stained and prone to exogenous discoloration over time?
Which protein is crucial for the initial mineralization and hardness of enamel but is typically removed during maturation?
Which protein is crucial for the initial mineralization and hardness of enamel but is typically removed during maturation?
Which stage of dental fluorosis involves yellowish or brown staining of the enamel?
Which stage of dental fluorosis involves yellowish or brown staining of the enamel?
What is disrupted due to increased fluoride levels leading to dental fluorosis?
What is disrupted due to increased fluoride levels leading to dental fluorosis?
Which histological feature is characteristic of dental fluorosis?
Which histological feature is characteristic of dental fluorosis?
Which enamel matrix protein is critical for the initiation of enamel mineralization?
Which enamel matrix protein is critical for the initiation of enamel mineralization?
What is another name for dental fluorosis characterized by pitted, opaque, brown staining?
What is another name for dental fluorosis characterized by pitted, opaque, brown staining?
Which phase of amelogenesis is disrupted by excess fluoride, leading to dental fluorosis?
Which phase of amelogenesis is disrupted by excess fluoride, leading to dental fluorosis?
Which classification describes enamel that is grossly defective, brittle, and easily chipped away?
Which classification describes enamel that is grossly defective, brittle, and easily chipped away?
Which protein plays a significant role in the framework formation of enamel?
Which protein plays a significant role in the framework formation of enamel?
Flashcards
Cause of Amelogenesis Imperfecta
Cause of Amelogenesis Imperfecta
Defects in genes encoding enamel matrix proteins.
Gene NOT in Amelogenesis Imperfecta
Gene NOT in Amelogenesis Imperfecta
Dentin Sialophosphoprotein.
Amelogenesis Imperfecta Classification
Amelogenesis Imperfecta Classification
Based on pattern of inheritance, type of defect, and appearance.
Enamel Matrix Protein Function
Enamel Matrix Protein Function
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Characteristic of hereditary enamel defects
Characteristic of hereditary enamel defects
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H. enamel hypoplasia primary defect
H. enamel hypoplasia primary defect
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Protein NOT in enamel matrix
Protein NOT in enamel matrix
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Gene encoding amelogenin
Gene encoding amelogenin
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Cause of tooth color in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta
Cause of tooth color in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta
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Dentinogenesis Imperfecta crown characteristic
Dentinogenesis Imperfecta crown characteristic
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Rapid enamel loss in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta
Rapid enamel loss in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta
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Dentinogenesis Imperfecta root characteristic
Dentinogenesis Imperfecta root characteristic
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Dentinogenesis Imperfecta pulp feature
Dentinogenesis Imperfecta pulp feature
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Dentin tubules in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta
Dentin tubules in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta
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Enamel-dentin junction in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta
Enamel-dentin junction in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta
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Dentinogenesis Imperfecta and Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Dentinogenesis Imperfecta and Osteogenesis Imperfecta
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Internal resorption cause
Internal resorption cause
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Internal resorption radiographic appearance
Internal resorption radiographic appearance
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Internal resorption treatment
Internal resorption treatment
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External resorption location
External resorption location
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External resorption radiographic appearance
External resorption radiographic appearance
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Turner's hypoplasia cause
Turner's hypoplasia cause
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Hard tissue defects definition
Hard tissue defects definition
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Severe dentinogenesis imperfecta
Severe dentinogenesis imperfecta
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Enamel framework protein
Enamel framework protein
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Hypocalcification
Hypocalcification
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Hypoplasia
Hypoplasia
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