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What are dental anomalies?
What are dental anomalies?
What is the term for extra teeth that appear in addition to the regular number?
What is the term for extra teeth that appear in addition to the regular number?
Where do mesiodens occur?
Where do mesiodens occur?
What is the common region of the jaws to be affected by supernumerary teeth?
What is the common region of the jaws to be affected by supernumerary teeth?
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What is the cause of most supernumerary teeth?
What is the cause of most supernumerary teeth?
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What term refers to teeth that erupt distal to the third molar?
What term refers to teeth that erupt distal to the third molar?
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Which type of supernumerary teeth may block the eruption of the third molar?
Which type of supernumerary teeth may block the eruption of the third molar?
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What is the result of an outfolding of the enamel organ, involving an extra cusp or tubercle that protrudes from the tooth?
What is the result of an outfolding of the enamel organ, involving an extra cusp or tubercle that protrudes from the tooth?
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What condition requires monitoring as the tooth can lose its blood and nerve supply, and may need root canal treatment?
What condition requires monitoring as the tooth can lose its blood and nerve supply, and may need root canal treatment?
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Which type of Amelogenesis Imperfecta results in enamel that is normal in form on eruption but tends to chip from underlying dentin?
Which type of Amelogenesis Imperfecta results in enamel that is normal in form on eruption but tends to chip from underlying dentin?
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What is the inherited disorder of dentin formation due to autosomal dominant disturbance?
What is the inherited disorder of dentin formation due to autosomal dominant disturbance?
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What is the classification type of Dens in Dente that extends through the root and communicates laterally with the periodontal ligament space through a pseudo-foramen or at the apical foramen?
What is the classification type of Dens in Dente that extends through the root and communicates laterally with the periodontal ligament space through a pseudo-foramen or at the apical foramen?
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What is the disturbance in tooth formation that produces a sharp bend or curve in the tooth (root or crown)?
What is the disturbance in tooth formation that produces a sharp bend or curve in the tooth (root or crown)?
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What is the feature of Taurodont teeth that distinguishes it from other dental conditions?
What is the feature of Taurodont teeth that distinguishes it from other dental conditions?
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Which type of Amelogenesis Imperfecta leads to marked changes in the enamel of all or nearly all the teeth in both dentitions?
Which type of Amelogenesis Imperfecta leads to marked changes in the enamel of all or nearly all the teeth in both dentitions?
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What is the most common location for external root resorption?
What is the most common location for external root resorption?
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Which of the following is a possible cause of external root resorption?
Which of the following is a possible cause of external root resorption?
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What is the radiographic appearance of pulp stones?
What is the radiographic appearance of pulp stones?
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Which condition does not require treatment according to the text?
Which condition does not require treatment according to the text?
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What is the etiology of pulpal sclerosis?
What is the etiology of pulpal sclerosis?
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What is the radiographic appearance of early pulpal sclerosis?
What is the radiographic appearance of early pulpal sclerosis?
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Which structure is lost around the apex when external root resorption occurs as a result of a periapical inflammatory lesion?
Which structure is lost around the apex when external root resorption occurs as a result of a periapical inflammatory lesion?
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What is the most common type of lesion in the dental pulp?
What is the most common type of lesion in the dental pulp?
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Which condition is characterized by atypical dentin formation and abnormal pulp morphology?
Which condition is characterized by atypical dentin formation and abnormal pulp morphology?
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What is the dental abnormality that is usually localized to a certain area, affects the enamel, dentin, and pulp of teeth, and is non-hereditary?
What is the dental abnormality that is usually localized to a certain area, affects the enamel, dentin, and pulp of teeth, and is non-hereditary?
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What is the condition characterized by the presence of small globules of enamel on the roots of molars and may cause food stagnation at the gingival margin?
What is the condition characterized by the presence of small globules of enamel on the roots of molars and may cause food stagnation at the gingival margin?
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Which dental condition manifests as a well-delineated additional cusp located on the surface of an anterior tooth?
Which dental condition manifests as a well-delineated additional cusp located on the surface of an anterior tooth?
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What is the type of resorption that affects the inner surface of the pulp chamber and canal?
What is the type of resorption that affects the inner surface of the pulp chamber and canal?
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What condition results from a chemical action not involving bacteria and is usually found on incisors, often involving multiple teeth?
What condition results from a chemical action not involving bacteria and is usually found on incisors, often involving multiple teeth?
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Which dental condition involves the physiologic wearing away of the dentition resulting from occlusal contacts between upper and lower teeth?
Which dental condition involves the physiologic wearing away of the dentition resulting from occlusal contacts between upper and lower teeth?
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Which condition is characterized by the condition in which two teeth have exchanged positions?
Which condition is characterized by the condition in which two teeth have exchanged positions?
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What is the term for the rare anomaly that arises when the tooth bud of a single tooth attempts to divide?
What is the term for the rare anomaly that arises when the tooth bud of a single tooth attempts to divide?
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What condition results from the combining of adjacent tooth germs, resulting in union of the developing teeth?
What condition results from the combining of adjacent tooth germs, resulting in union of the developing teeth?
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Which condition occurs when the roots of two or more teeth are united by cementum?
Which condition occurs when the roots of two or more teeth are united by cementum?
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What term is used when teeth are larger than normal or occur in smaller than normal jaws?
What term is used when teeth are larger than normal or occur in smaller than normal jaws?
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What condition results from the combining of adjacent tooth germs, resulting in union of the developing teeth?
What condition results from the combining of adjacent tooth germs, resulting in union of the developing teeth?
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In which condition are all teeth smaller than normal and may occur in some cases of pituitary dwarfism?
In which condition are all teeth smaller than normal and may occur in some cases of pituitary dwarfism?
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Hypodontia refers to the absence of numerous teeth.
Hypodontia refers to the absence of numerous teeth.
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Fusion of teeth results from the combining of adjacent tooth germs, resulting in union of the developing teeth.
Fusion of teeth results from the combining of adjacent tooth germs, resulting in union of the developing teeth.
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Microdontia can commonly affect the maxillary lateral incisors and third molars.
Microdontia can commonly affect the maxillary lateral incisors and third molars.
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Gemination is a rare anomaly that arises when the tooth bud of a single tooth attempts to divide.
Gemination is a rare anomaly that arises when the tooth bud of a single tooth attempts to divide.
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Missing teeth, abnormal occlusion, or altered facial appearance may cause psychologic distress in patients.
Missing teeth, abnormal occlusion, or altered facial appearance may cause psychologic distress in patients.
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Macrodontia refers to teeth that are smaller than normal.
Macrodontia refers to teeth that are smaller than normal.
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Transposition typically involves the exchange of positions between permanent canine and first premolar.
Transposition typically involves the exchange of positions between permanent canine and first premolar.
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Supernumerary teeth characteristically found in cleidocranial dysostosis.
Supernumerary teeth characteristically found in cleidocranial dysostosis.
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Supernumerary teeth are always inherited abnormalities.
Supernumerary teeth are always inherited abnormalities.
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Mesiodens occur between the mandibular central incisors.
Mesiodens occur between the mandibular central incisors.
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External root resorption can occur as a result of a periapical inflammatory lesion.
External root resorption can occur as a result of a periapical inflammatory lesion.
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Pulp stones have a radiographic appearance that includes globules of enamel on the roots of molars.
Pulp stones have a radiographic appearance that includes globules of enamel on the roots of molars.
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Supplemental teeth always have abnormal morphology.
Supplemental teeth always have abnormal morphology.
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Dens in Dente is characterized by the presence of small globules of enamel on the roots of molars.
Dens in Dente is characterized by the presence of small globules of enamel on the roots of molars.
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Acquired abnormalities result from changes to teeth before normal formation.
Acquired abnormalities result from changes to teeth before normal formation.
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Most supernumerary teeth never erupt and may cause other dental problems.
Most supernumerary teeth never erupt and may cause other dental problems.
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Amelogenesis Imperfecta can affect both primary and permanent dentition.
Amelogenesis Imperfecta can affect both primary and permanent dentition.
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Dens Evaginatus is more likely to affect premolars than any other tooth.
Dens Evaginatus is more likely to affect premolars than any other tooth.
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Taurodontism is characterized by longitudinally enlarged pulp chambers.
Taurodontism is characterized by longitudinally enlarged pulp chambers.
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Hypoplastic Amelogenesis Imperfecta results in teeth showing yellowish-brown color due to exposed dentin.
Hypoplastic Amelogenesis Imperfecta results in teeth showing yellowish-brown color due to exposed dentin.
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Dilaceration is a disturbance in tooth formation that produces a sharp bend or curve in the tooth (root or crown).
Dilaceration is a disturbance in tooth formation that produces a sharp bend or curve in the tooth (root or crown).
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Dens in Dente can be classified into three major types based on its extent within the tooth.
Dens in Dente can be classified into three major types based on its extent within the tooth.
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Dentinogenesis Imperfecta leads to distinctive translucence and blue to brown discoloration.
Dentinogenesis Imperfecta leads to distinctive translucence and blue to brown discoloration.
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Gemination of a tooth results in one root, one root canal, and a partially bifid dental crown.
Gemination of a tooth results in one root, one root canal, and a partially bifid dental crown.
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Dentin dysplasia, type II, affects the color of both primary and permanent dentition.
Dentin dysplasia, type II, affects the color of both primary and permanent dentition.
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Regional odontodysplasia is a hereditary condition affecting the maxillary anterior teeth.
Regional odontodysplasia is a hereditary condition affecting the maxillary anterior teeth.
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Enamel pearls are small globules of enamel that occur on the crowns of molars.
Enamel pearls are small globules of enamel that occur on the crowns of molars.
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Attrition is a physiologic wearing away of the dentition that results from occlusal contacts between upper and lower teeth.
Attrition is a physiologic wearing away of the dentition that results from occlusal contacts between upper and lower teeth.
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Erosion results from a chemical action involving bacteria, often affecting multiple teeth near the gingiva.
Erosion results from a chemical action involving bacteria, often affecting multiple teeth near the gingiva.
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Internal resorption is initiated by acute trauma to the tooth and direct pulp capping.
Internal resorption is initiated by acute trauma to the tooth and direct pulp capping.
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Acquired abnormalities that cause tooth loss have no clinical significance.
Acquired abnormalities that cause tooth loss have no clinical significance.
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Congenital syphilis causes dental hypoplasia only in first molars.
Congenital syphilis causes dental hypoplasia only in first molars.
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External resorption most commonly involves the crown of an unerupted tooth.
External resorption most commonly involves the crown of an unerupted tooth.
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Pulp stones are foci of rarefaction in the dental pulp.
Pulp stones are foci of rarefaction in the dental pulp.
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Pulpal sclerosis is a radiographically demonstrable degenerative process.
Pulpal sclerosis is a radiographically demonstrable degenerative process.
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Pulp stones always require treatment.
Pulp stones always require treatment.
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External root resorption can occur as a result of periapical inflammatory lesions, leading to the loss of lamina dura around the apex.
External root resorption can occur as a result of periapical inflammatory lesions, leading to the loss of lamina dura around the apex.
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Pulpal sclerosis may produce a generalized, ill-defined collection of fine radiopacities throughout large areas of the pulp chamber and pulp canals.
Pulpal sclerosis may produce a generalized, ill-defined collection of fine radiopacities throughout large areas of the pulp chamber and pulp canals.
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Pulp stones are radiolucent structures within pulp chambers or root canals.
Pulp stones are radiolucent structures within pulp chambers or root canals.
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External root resorption is always due to excessive mechanical (orthodontic) and occlusal forces.
External root resorption is always due to excessive mechanical (orthodontic) and occlusal forces.
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