Dental Stains

Dental Stains

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Questions and Answers

Which type of stain occurs during tooth development and is located within the tooth?

Endogenous stain

What is the possible cause of fluorosis?

Excessive fluoride intake

Which type of stain occurs after tooth eruption and is located within the tooth?

Intrinsic stain

What is the possible cause of tetracycline stain?

<p>Ingestion of tetracycline antibiotic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of stain is located on the surface of the tooth and can be removed by scaling and/or polishing?

<p>Extrinsic stain</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause a yellow stain on teeth?

<p>Heavy dental biofilm buildup</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can create a bluish-gray stain on teeth?

<p>Ingestion of tetracycline antibiotic</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause a green stain on teeth?

<p>Poor oral hygiene</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause a black stain on teeth?

<p>Iron compounds embedded in dental biofilm</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause a brown to black stain on teeth?

<p>Tobacco use</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of stain is caused by iron compounds embedded in dental biofilm?

<p>Black stain</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause a tan to dark brown stain on teeth?

<p>Red wine</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause a gray-green stain on teeth?

<p>Marijuana</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause a yellow, brown, or gray stain on teeth?

<p>Chlorhexidine</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of stain occurs after tooth eruption and is located on the outside of the tooth?

<p>Yellow stain caused by heavy dental biofilm buildup</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause a black stain on teeth?

<p>Iron compounds embedded in dental biofilm</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause a tan to dark brown stain on teeth?

<p>Tobacco use</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause a yellow, brown, or gray stain on teeth?

<p>Food such as red wine, tea, or coffee</p> Signup and view all the answers

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