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 (correct)
  • Exogenous stain
  • Extrinsic stain
  • Intrinsic stain

What is the possible cause of fluorosis?

  • Excessive fluoride intake (correct)
  • Chromogenic bacteria
  • Tobacco use
  • Poor oral hygiene

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

  • Intrinsic stain (correct)
  • Extrinsic stain
  • Exogenous stain
  • Endogenous stain

What is the possible cause of tetracycline stain?

<p>Ingestion of tetracycline antibiotic (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause a yellow stain on teeth?

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

What can create a bluish-gray stain on teeth?

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

What can cause a green stain on teeth?

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

What can cause a black stain on teeth?

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

What can cause a brown to black stain on teeth?

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

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

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

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

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

What can cause a gray-green stain on teeth?

<p>Marijuana (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Chlorhexidine (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause a black stain on teeth?

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

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

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

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