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What characterizes the crowns of shell teeth?
What characterizes the crowns of shell teeth?
- They are completely normal in shape and size.
- They are bulbous with short roots. (correct)
- They show signs of excessive wear and thinning.
- They are larger than normal with constricted necks.
What is a common consequence of caries in shell teeth?
What is a common consequence of caries in shell teeth?
- Excessive enamel growth.
- Early pulp exposure. (correct)
- Formation of multiple teeth.
- Total pulp chamber obliteration.
How does the dentine of shell teeth differ from that of a normal tooth?
How does the dentine of shell teeth differ from that of a normal tooth?
- It is calcified and dense.
- It is hyper-mineralized and smooth.
- It contains many more dentinal tubules.
- It lacks a normal odontoblastic layer. (correct)
Which of the following describes a common radiographic feature of shell teeth?
Which of the following describes a common radiographic feature of shell teeth?
What unusual feature is observed in the dentinal tubules of shell teeth?
What unusual feature is observed in the dentinal tubules of shell teeth?
What is a likely clinical presentation of acquired generalized enamel hypoplasia?
What is a likely clinical presentation of acquired generalized enamel hypoplasia?
What characteristic distinguishes dental fluorosis from other enamel defects?
What characteristic distinguishes dental fluorosis from other enamel defects?
What effect does a prolonged environmental insult have on enamel hypoplasia?
What effect does a prolonged environmental insult have on enamel hypoplasia?
At what fluoride concentration in drinking water is dental fluorosis likely to occur?
At what fluoride concentration in drinking water is dental fluorosis likely to occur?
What is one of the main effects of increased fluoride levels on tooth development?
What is one of the main effects of increased fluoride levels on tooth development?
How is tetracycline pigment deposition characterized in developing teeth?
How is tetracycline pigment deposition characterized in developing teeth?
What clinical grade represents very mild dental fluorosis?
What clinical grade represents very mild dental fluorosis?
What is Dentinogenesis Imperfecta commonly referred to as?
What is Dentinogenesis Imperfecta commonly referred to as?
Which supernumerary tooth is located between the maxillary central incisors?
Which supernumerary tooth is located between the maxillary central incisors?
What condition is associated with multiple impacted supernumerary teeth?
What condition is associated with multiple impacted supernumerary teeth?
Which feature characterizes supplemental teeth?
Which feature characterizes supplemental teeth?
Which statement accurately describes hereditary structural anomalies in teeth?
Which statement accurately describes hereditary structural anomalies in teeth?
What distinguishing feature characterizes acquired factors affecting teeth?
What distinguishing feature characterizes acquired factors affecting teeth?
Which type of microdontia involves all teeth being smaller than normal?
Which type of microdontia involves all teeth being smaller than normal?
Amelogenesis imperfecta is primarily associated with which type of defect?
Amelogenesis imperfecta is primarily associated with which type of defect?
What is the most commonly affected tooth in localized microdontia?
What is the most commonly affected tooth in localized microdontia?
What dental condition is characterized by an enlarged pulp chamber and short roots?
What dental condition is characterized by an enlarged pulp chamber and short roots?
What is one potential complication of impacted supernumerary teeth?
What is one potential complication of impacted supernumerary teeth?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of hereditary anomalies in dental structure?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of hereditary anomalies in dental structure?
Which type of teeth are most commonly affected by taurodontism?
Which type of teeth are most commonly affected by taurodontism?
Which developmental defect primarily results from acquired environmental factors?
Which developmental defect primarily results from acquired environmental factors?
What is the defining feature of an enamel pearl?
What is the defining feature of an enamel pearl?
What is a common systemic factor that can lead to developmental enamel defects?
What is a common systemic factor that can lead to developmental enamel defects?
How may cleidocranial dysplasia manifest clinically?
How may cleidocranial dysplasia manifest clinically?
What causes dens invaginatus?
What causes dens invaginatus?
Which type of enamel defect is characterized by the presence of pits or defects that are horizontally oriented?
Which type of enamel defect is characterized by the presence of pits or defects that are horizontally oriented?
In taurodontism, where is the bifurcation or trifurcation typically located?
In taurodontism, where is the bifurcation or trifurcation typically located?
What condition is often associated with the absence of upper lateral incisors?
What condition is often associated with the absence of upper lateral incisors?
What is the primary diagnostic method for detecting supernumerary roots?
What is the primary diagnostic method for detecting supernumerary roots?
Which of the following patterns of enamel defects is commonly associated with hereditary structural anomalies?
Which of the following patterns of enamel defects is commonly associated with hereditary structural anomalies?
Which teeth are most commonly congenitally absent?
Which teeth are most commonly congenitally absent?
What are supernumerary roots most commonly found in?
What are supernumerary roots most commonly found in?
What histological components may be present in an enamel pearl?
What histological components may be present in an enamel pearl?
What is the likely cause of total or partial anodontia?
What is the likely cause of total or partial anodontia?
What describes predeciduous dentition?
What describes predeciduous dentition?
How are supernumerary teeth defined?
How are supernumerary teeth defined?
Which of the following is typically a sign of hypodontia?
Which of the following is typically a sign of hypodontia?
What condition describes teeth that are formed after the permanent dentition?
What condition describes teeth that are formed after the permanent dentition?
Which of the following statements about hair follicles is accurate in relation to certain conditions?
Which of the following statements about hair follicles is accurate in relation to certain conditions?
The crowns of shell teeth are characterized by larger and normal root canals.
The crowns of shell teeth are characterized by larger and normal root canals.
The teeth affected by shell teeth syndrome typically display color variations from bluish-gray to brown.
The teeth affected by shell teeth syndrome typically display color variations from bluish-gray to brown.
A distinguishing feature of shell teeth is the obliteration of the pulp chamber.
A distinguishing feature of shell teeth is the obliteration of the pulp chamber.
Shell teeth have histologically normal enamel and a straight amelodentinal junction.
Shell teeth have histologically normal enamel and a straight amelodentinal junction.
The roots of teeth affected by shell teeth are extremely long.
The roots of teeth affected by shell teeth are extremely long.
Hereditary structural anomalies usually affect both the deciduous and permanent dentitions.
Hereditary structural anomalies usually affect both the deciduous and permanent dentitions.
Acquired factors are known to affect both enamel and dentine.
Acquired factors are known to affect both enamel and dentine.
Amelogenesis imperfecta affects the deciduous dentition but not the permanent dentition.
Amelogenesis imperfecta affects the deciduous dentition but not the permanent dentition.
Hereditary anomalies usually produce horizontally oriented enamel defects.
Hereditary anomalies usually produce horizontally oriented enamel defects.
Systemic factors contributing to enamel defects can include nutritional deficiencies.
Systemic factors contributing to enamel defects can include nutritional deficiencies.
Acquired environmental factors will usually affect all teeth undergoing development.
Acquired environmental factors will usually affect all teeth undergoing development.
Hereditary enamel defects can result from both hereditary enamel hypoplasia and hypo-calcification.
Hereditary enamel defects can result from both hereditary enamel hypoplasia and hypo-calcification.
Acquired defects primarily affect the primary dentition exclusively.
Acquired defects primarily affect the primary dentition exclusively.
The absence of sebaceous glands can lead to oily skin.
The absence of sebaceous glands can lead to oily skin.
Total or partial anodontia refers to the failure of development of one or more permanent teeth.
Total or partial anodontia refers to the failure of development of one or more permanent teeth.
Supernumerary teeth are more common in the mandible than in the maxilla.
Supernumerary teeth are more common in the mandible than in the maxilla.
Predeciduous dentition is a common occurrence in the infant population.
Predeciduous dentition is a common occurrence in the infant population.
Hypodontia is commonly associated with the absence of the third molars and maxillary lateral incisors.
Hypodontia is commonly associated with the absence of the third molars and maxillary lateral incisors.
Salivary gland hypoplasia is frequently associated with xerostomia.
Salivary gland hypoplasia is frequently associated with xerostomia.
The etiology of congenital missing teeth is well understood and primarily caused by environmental factors.
The etiology of congenital missing teeth is well understood and primarily caused by environmental factors.
Supernumerary teeth can be normal in shape and resemble adjacent teeth.
Supernumerary teeth can be normal in shape and resemble adjacent teeth.
Taurodontism is characterized by the enlargement of the tooth trunk at the expense of the roots.
Taurodontism is characterized by the enlargement of the tooth trunk at the expense of the roots.
Supernumerary roots are typically found in upper incisors.
Supernumerary roots are typically found in upper incisors.
An enamel pearl is a small, spherical enamel projection usually found on maxillary molars.
An enamel pearl is a small, spherical enamel projection usually found on maxillary molars.
Dens invaginatus results from the failure of Hertwig's epithelial root sheath to invaginate.
Dens invaginatus results from the failure of Hertwig's epithelial root sheath to invaginate.
The pulp chamber in taurodontism is often smaller than normal with cervical constriction.
The pulp chamber in taurodontism is often smaller than normal with cervical constriction.
Both permanent and deciduous teeth can be affected by taurodontism.
Both permanent and deciduous teeth can be affected by taurodontism.
Enamel pearls may consist of enamel only or enamel, dentin, and pulp.
Enamel pearls may consist of enamel only or enamel, dentin, and pulp.
Supernumerary teeth are often diagnosed visually without the need for radiographic examination.
Supernumerary teeth are often diagnosed visually without the need for radiographic examination.
Total anodontia is the absence of all teeth and is commonly associated with hereditary ectodermal dysplasia.
Total anodontia is the absence of all teeth and is commonly associated with hereditary ectodermal dysplasia.
Hypodontia refers to the complete absence of teeth in an individual.
Hypodontia refers to the complete absence of teeth in an individual.
Macrodontia is classified as an abnormality in number, indicating an excess of teeth.
Macrodontia is classified as an abnormality in number, indicating an excess of teeth.
Partial anodontia can also be referred to as true anodontia when the absent teeth fail to develop.
Partial anodontia can also be referred to as true anodontia when the absent teeth fail to develop.
Dentinogenesis imperfecta refers to defects in enamel and dentin structure.
Dentinogenesis imperfecta refers to defects in enamel and dentin structure.
Talon cusp is an anomaly associated with an abnormality in the type of tooth rather than its structure.
Talon cusp is an anomaly associated with an abnormality in the type of tooth rather than its structure.
Embedded teeth can be considered a form of abnormality in eruption.
Embedded teeth can be considered a form of abnormality in eruption.
Gemination occurs when two teeth are fused together to form a single tooth entity.
Gemination occurs when two teeth are fused together to form a single tooth entity.
Gemination results in two completely separate crowns that have a single root and root canal.
Gemination results in two completely separate crowns that have a single root and root canal.
Concrescence occurs before root formation is complete.
Concrescence occurs before root formation is complete.
Fusion results in a reduction of the total number of teeth by one.
Fusion results in a reduction of the total number of teeth by one.
Dilaceration is characterized by a sharp bend along the long axis of a tooth.
Dilaceration is characterized by a sharp bend along the long axis of a tooth.
Macrodontia refers to teeth that are smaller than normal.
Macrodontia refers to teeth that are smaller than normal.
Talon cusp is an extra cusp that resembles an eagle's wing.
Talon cusp is an extra cusp that resembles an eagle's wing.
The number of teeth is usually increased in cases of gemination.
The number of teeth is usually increased in cases of gemination.
Concrescence is often caused by trauma or crowding of teeth.
Concrescence is often caused by trauma or crowding of teeth.
What is the location of a distomolar?
What is the location of a distomolar?
What hereditary condition is associated with multiple impacted supernumerary teeth?
What hereditary condition is associated with multiple impacted supernumerary teeth?
What defines localized microdontia?
What defines localized microdontia?
What dental condition can arise around impacted supernumerary teeth?
What dental condition can arise around impacted supernumerary teeth?
What is a major clinical manifestation of cleidocranial dysplasia?
What is a major clinical manifestation of cleidocranial dysplasia?
What characterizes generalized macrodontia?
What characterizes generalized macrodontia?
What is the expected outcome for teeth affected by enamel hypoplasia?
What is the expected outcome for teeth affected by enamel hypoplasia?
What happens to deciduous teeth in cleidocranial dysplasia?
What happens to deciduous teeth in cleidocranial dysplasia?
What are the main categories of developmental disturbances of teeth?
What are the main categories of developmental disturbances of teeth?
What is the difference between total anodontia and partial anodontia?
What is the difference between total anodontia and partial anodontia?
How is pseudo anodontia characterized?
How is pseudo anodontia characterized?
What is hereditary ectodermal dysplasia and its relation to dental anomalies?
What is hereditary ectodermal dysplasia and its relation to dental anomalies?
Describe the condition known as taurodontism.
Describe the condition known as taurodontism.
What types of abnormalities can result from defective apposition and calcification?
What types of abnormalities can result from defective apposition and calcification?
In what ways can teeth exhibit abnormalities in size?
In what ways can teeth exhibit abnormalities in size?
What potential issues can arise from embedded or impacted teeth?
What potential issues can arise from embedded or impacted teeth?
What is the appearance of dens in dente on a radiograph?
What is the appearance of dens in dente on a radiograph?
What clinical features are associated with dens evaginatus?
What clinical features are associated with dens evaginatus?
What unique features are found in the teeth of children born with congenital syphilis?
What unique features are found in the teeth of children born with congenital syphilis?
Describe the typical appearance of Moon's molars.
Describe the typical appearance of Moon's molars.
How do mulberry molars differ from normal first molars?
How do mulberry molars differ from normal first molars?
What factors can lead to developmental disturbances in teeth?
What factors can lead to developmental disturbances in teeth?
What features characterize Hutchinson's teeth?
What features characterize Hutchinson's teeth?
What is the primary mechanism thought to cause dens evaginatus?
What is the primary mechanism thought to cause dens evaginatus?
What clinical presentation indicates a history of systemic factors causing enamel hypoplasia?
What clinical presentation indicates a history of systemic factors causing enamel hypoplasia?
How does the fluoride concentration in drinking water relate to dental fluorosis?
How does the fluoride concentration in drinking water relate to dental fluorosis?
What is the primary adverse effect of high fluoride levels on ameloblasts?
What is the primary adverse effect of high fluoride levels on ameloblasts?
What staining results from tetracycline exposure in developing teeth?
What staining results from tetracycline exposure in developing teeth?
How is dental fluorosis clinically graded?
How is dental fluorosis clinically graded?
What inherited condition is associated with abnormal dentine formation?
What inherited condition is associated with abnormal dentine formation?
What effects do brief versus prolonged environmental insults have on enamel hypoplasia?
What effects do brief versus prolonged environmental insults have on enamel hypoplasia?
What is the role of systemic environmental factors in enamel hypoplasia?
What is the role of systemic environmental factors in enamel hypoplasia?
What is the main distinction between hereditary enamel hypoplasia and hereditary enamel hypocalcification?
What is the main distinction between hereditary enamel hypoplasia and hereditary enamel hypocalcification?
Describe the surface texture and luster of enamel in cases of hereditary enamel hypocalcification.
Describe the surface texture and luster of enamel in cases of hereditary enamel hypocalcification.
What causes localized enamel hypoplasia known as 'Turner's tooth'?
What causes localized enamel hypoplasia known as 'Turner's tooth'?
Explain how hereditary enamel hypoplasia affects the size and quality of the teeth.
Explain how hereditary enamel hypoplasia affects the size and quality of the teeth.
What are the radiographic characteristics of enamel in hereditary enamel hypoplasia?
What are the radiographic characteristics of enamel in hereditary enamel hypoplasia?
What impact does hereditary enamel hypocalcification have on the appearance and durability of teeth?
What impact does hereditary enamel hypocalcification have on the appearance and durability of teeth?
How does the mineralization process differ in hereditary enamel hypoplasia versus hereditary enamel hypocalcification?
How does the mineralization process differ in hereditary enamel hypoplasia versus hereditary enamel hypocalcification?
Identify the key features that differentiate acquired enamel hypoplasia from hereditary enamel defects.
Identify the key features that differentiate acquired enamel hypoplasia from hereditary enamel defects.
What is the histological characteristic of the dentinal tubules in shell teeth?
What is the histological characteristic of the dentinal tubules in shell teeth?
How is the pulp chamber affected in shell teeth?
How is the pulp chamber affected in shell teeth?
What is a notable radiographic feature of shell teeth?
What is a notable radiographic feature of shell teeth?
Describe the typical clinical appearance of shell teeth.
Describe the typical clinical appearance of shell teeth.
Total __________ is the absence of all teeth.
Total __________ is the absence of all teeth.
Hypodontia refers to the partial absence of a __________ or a group of teeth.
Hypodontia refers to the partial absence of a __________ or a group of teeth.
Hereditary ectodermal dysplasia can lead to __________ anodontia.
Hereditary ectodermal dysplasia can lead to __________ anodontia.
Dens invaginatus is one type of abnormality in __________.
Dens invaginatus is one type of abnormality in __________.
Microdontia is characterized by teeth that are smaller than __________.
Microdontia is characterized by teeth that are smaller than __________.
A common feature of hereditary ectodermal dysplasia is the __________ of sweat glands.
A common feature of hereditary ectodermal dysplasia is the __________ of sweat glands.
The condition known as __________ is when clinically absent teeth still fail to erupt.
The condition known as __________ is when clinically absent teeth still fail to erupt.
__________ refers to an increase in the number of teeth, such as hyperdontia.
__________ refers to an increase in the number of teeth, such as hyperdontia.
In taurodontism, the bifurcation or trifurcation occurs near the ______ of the roots.
In taurodontism, the bifurcation or trifurcation occurs near the ______ of the roots.
An enamel pearl, also known as enameloma, is typically found on the root surface near the ______ area.
An enamel pearl, also known as enameloma, is typically found on the root surface near the ______ area.
Dens invaginatus is caused by the invagination of all layers of the ______ organ.
Dens invaginatus is caused by the invagination of all layers of the ______ organ.
Supernumerary roots are most commonly seen in mandibular ______, canines, and molars.
Supernumerary roots are most commonly seen in mandibular ______, canines, and molars.
In taurodontism, the pulp chamber is extremely large with a much greater ______ height than normal.
In taurodontism, the pulp chamber is extremely large with a much greater ______ height than normal.
The term taurodontism literally means '______-like' teeth.
The term taurodontism literally means '______-like' teeth.
Enamel pearls may consist of enamel only or enamel, dentine, and ______.
Enamel pearls may consist of enamel only or enamel, dentine, and ______.
The condition known as dens invaginatus results in the formation of an enamel-lined cavity that communicates with the ______.
The condition known as dens invaginatus results in the formation of an enamel-lined cavity that communicates with the ______.
The crowns of shell teeth have a ______ appearance due to their small size and constricted neck.
The crowns of shell teeth have a ______ appearance due to their small size and constricted neck.
In shell teeth, the dentinal tubules are fewer in number, widely spaced, and ______ in diameter than normal.
In shell teeth, the dentinal tubules are fewer in number, widely spaced, and ______ in diameter than normal.
Shell teeth are clinically similar to dentinogenesis imperfecta except that the ______ chamber is not obliterated.
Shell teeth are clinically similar to dentinogenesis imperfecta except that the ______ chamber is not obliterated.
A common histological feature of shell teeth is the presence of numerous ______ in the pulp.
A common histological feature of shell teeth is the presence of numerous ______ in the pulp.
In shell teeth, the roots are described as being extremely ______.
In shell teeth, the roots are described as being extremely ______.
Hereditary structural anomalies usually affect both the deciduous and permanent ______.
Hereditary structural anomalies usually affect both the deciduous and permanent ______.
Acquired (environmental) factors usually affect only one dentition, typically the ______.
Acquired (environmental) factors usually affect only one dentition, typically the ______.
Hereditary anomalies usually affect either ______ or dentine.
Hereditary anomalies usually affect either ______ or dentine.
Acquired (environmental) factors tend to affect both ______ and dentine.
Acquired (environmental) factors tend to affect both ______ and dentine.
Amelogenesis imperfecta is a hereditary familial disorder of enamel formation affecting both the primary and permanent ______.
Amelogenesis imperfecta is a hereditary familial disorder of enamel formation affecting both the primary and permanent ______.
Hereditary enamel hypoplasia is one type of ______ imperfecta.
Hereditary enamel hypoplasia is one type of ______ imperfecta.
Acquired factors can be categorized into local and ______ factors.
Acquired factors can be categorized into local and ______ factors.
Systemic factors leading to enamel defects may include nutritional deficiencies, fevers, and hormonal ______.
Systemic factors leading to enamel defects may include nutritional deficiencies, fevers, and hormonal ______.
Dens in dente may appear as either a normally shaped or malformed crown that exhibits a deep pit in the area of the ______.
Dens in dente may appear as either a normally shaped or malformed crown that exhibits a deep pit in the area of the ______.
Dens evaginatus appears as an accessory cusp on the occlusal surface between the buccal and ______ cusps of premolars.
Dens evaginatus appears as an accessory cusp on the occlusal surface between the buccal and ______ cusps of premolars.
The venereal disease caused by the spirochetes 'treponema pallidum' is known as ______.
The venereal disease caused by the spirochetes 'treponema pallidum' is known as ______.
Children born to syphilitic mothers may show characteristic abnormalities in the size, shape, and structure of their permanent ______.
Children born to syphilitic mothers may show characteristic abnormalities in the size, shape, and structure of their permanent ______.
Hutchinson's teeth are described as barrel-shaped with tapering mesial and distal surfaces giving a ______ appearance.
Hutchinson's teeth are described as barrel-shaped with tapering mesial and distal surfaces giving a ______ appearance.
Moon's molars exhibit a constricted occlusal surface and a ______ shape.
Moon's molars exhibit a constricted occlusal surface and a ______ shape.
Developmental disturbances that may affect the structure of teeth can be hereditary or ______.
Developmental disturbances that may affect the structure of teeth can be hereditary or ______.
A ______ horn may extend into the extra cusp seen in dens evaginatus.
A ______ horn may extend into the extra cusp seen in dens evaginatus.
Lack of sebaceous glands results in dry ______.
Lack of sebaceous glands results in dry ______.
Total or partial anodontia of both ______ is a common oral manifestation.
Total or partial anodontia of both ______ is a common oral manifestation.
The alveolar process is deficient in ______.
The alveolar process is deficient in ______.
The most common congenitally absent permanent teeth are the third ______.
The most common congenitally absent permanent teeth are the third ______.
Supernumerary teeth are extra teeth that do not morphologically resemble any of the adjacent normal ______.
Supernumerary teeth are extra teeth that do not morphologically resemble any of the adjacent normal ______.
Predeciduous dentition is a very rare condition due to accessory buds formed before the enamel organ of the deciduous ______.
Predeciduous dentition is a very rare condition due to accessory buds formed before the enamel organ of the deciduous ______.
Salivary glands hypoplasia with ______ is sometimes seen.
Salivary glands hypoplasia with ______ is sometimes seen.
The absence of upper lateral incisor may be associated with ______ palate.
The absence of upper lateral incisor may be associated with ______ palate.
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What color variations are typically seen in shell teeth?
What color variations are typically seen in shell teeth?
Shell teeth have short roots that are extremely long in length.
Shell teeth have short roots that are extremely long in length.
What histological abnormality is commonly associated with the pulp in shell teeth?
What histological abnormality is commonly associated with the pulp in shell teeth?
The dentinal tubules in shell teeth are fewer in number and have a larger diameter than normal, making them _____.
The dentinal tubules in shell teeth are fewer in number and have a larger diameter than normal, making them _____.
Match the following features with their characteristics related to shell teeth:
Match the following features with their characteristics related to shell teeth:
What term describes the absence of all teeth?
What term describes the absence of all teeth?
True or False: Partial anodontia refers to the absence of a single tooth or a group of teeth.
True or False: Partial anodontia refers to the absence of a single tooth or a group of teeth.
What hereditary condition is associated with total anodontia?
What hereditary condition is associated with total anodontia?
The dental condition characterized by the presence of additional teeth, such as supernumerary teeth, is known as _____
The dental condition characterized by the presence of additional teeth, such as supernumerary teeth, is known as _____
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Which of the following options are associated with abnormalities in tooth shape? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following options are associated with abnormalities in tooth shape? (Select all that apply)
What is the term for teeth that are embedded or impacted?
What is the term for teeth that are embedded or impacted?
True or False: Total anodontia is common and frequently occurs without hereditary conditions.
True or False: Total anodontia is common and frequently occurs without hereditary conditions.
Which type of supernumerary tooth is located distal to the third molar?
Which type of supernumerary tooth is located distal to the third molar?
Supplemental teeth usually possess a morphology that is similar to the adjoining teeth.
Supplemental teeth usually possess a morphology that is similar to the adjoining teeth.
What is the hereditary disease characterized by deficient growth of bones like the cranial vault and clavicles?
What is the hereditary disease characterized by deficient growth of bones like the cranial vault and clavicles?
Microdontia refers to teeth that are __________ than normal size.
Microdontia refers to teeth that are __________ than normal size.
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What may develop in relation to unerupted supernumerary teeth?
What may develop in relation to unerupted supernumerary teeth?
Generalized microdontia includes normal-sized teeth appearing small due to large jaws.
Generalized microdontia includes normal-sized teeth appearing small due to large jaws.
Which is a common site for supplemental teeth?
Which is a common site for supplemental teeth?
What is gemination characterized by?
What is gemination characterized by?
What condition is characterized by a sharp bend along the long axis of a tooth?
What condition is characterized by a sharp bend along the long axis of a tooth?
Fusion can result in a reduction of the total number of teeth by one, except in the case of a __________ tooth germ.
Fusion can result in a reduction of the total number of teeth by one, except in the case of a __________ tooth germ.
Which type of abnormality involves the union of two adjacent tooth germs?
Which type of abnormality involves the union of two adjacent tooth germs?
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Microdontia results in teeth that are larger than normal.
Microdontia results in teeth that are larger than normal.
Describe the appearance of a talon cusp.
Describe the appearance of a talon cusp.
Which characteristic differentiates hereditary enamel hypoplasia from hereditary enamel hypocalcification?
Which characteristic differentiates hereditary enamel hypoplasia from hereditary enamel hypocalcification?
In hereditary enamel hypocalcification, the enamel is hard and smooth.
In hereditary enamel hypocalcification, the enamel is hard and smooth.
What is the common appearance of teeth affected by hereditary enamel hypoplasia?
What is the common appearance of teeth affected by hereditary enamel hypoplasia?
In cases of acquired enamel hypoplasia, traumatic injuries usually affect the upper deciduous _________.
In cases of acquired enamel hypoplasia, traumatic injuries usually affect the upper deciduous _________.
Match the following features with their corresponding enamel defect:
Match the following features with their corresponding enamel defect:
Which of the following statements about acquired enamel hypoplasia is true?
Which of the following statements about acquired enamel hypoplasia is true?
Hereditary enamel hypoplasia is characterized by a defect in the mineralization of the enamel.
Hereditary enamel hypoplasia is characterized by a defect in the mineralization of the enamel.
How does periapical infection in a deciduous tooth lead to enamel hypoplasia?
How does periapical infection in a deciduous tooth lead to enamel hypoplasia?
What is a defining characteristic of taurodontism?
What is a defining characteristic of taurodontism?
Supernumerary roots are most commonly found in maxillary canines.
Supernumerary roots are most commonly found in maxillary canines.
What condition is characterized by an enamel-lined cavity caused by invagination of the enamel organ?
What condition is characterized by an enamel-lined cavity caused by invagination of the enamel organ?
An enamel pearl is often found on the root surface near the ______ area.
An enamel pearl is often found on the root surface near the ______ area.
Match the dental conditions with their descriptions:
Match the dental conditions with their descriptions:
Which of the following teeth types are typically affected by supernumerary roots?
Which of the following teeth types are typically affected by supernumerary roots?
In taurodontism, the pulp chamber typically lacks anatomical constriction.
In taurodontism, the pulp chamber typically lacks anatomical constriction.
What is the common radiographic feature of taurodontism?
What is the common radiographic feature of taurodontism?
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Ectodermal Dysplasia
Ectodermal Dysplasia
A condition where an individual has abnormally dry skin, absent or defective hair follicles, and often defective fingernails.
Hypodontia
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A condition where one or more permanent teeth fail to develop. It is a relatively common occurrence, with third molars, maxillary lateral incisors, and mandibular second premolars being most frequently affected.
Anodontia
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A condition where all or some teeth fail to develop, often in individuals with Ectodermal Dysplasia. This can also be caused by radiation therapy during tooth development.
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Differentiating Hereditary and Acquired Dental Defects: Dentition Affected
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Differentiating Hereditary and Acquired Dental Defects: Enamel or Dentine?
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Developmental Disturbances of Teeth: Classification
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Number Abnormalities (defective initiation): Variations in the number of teeth, either fewer (hypodontia/anodontia) or more (hyperdontia).
- Hypodontia/Anodontia: Absence of one or more teeth
- Can be total (absence of all teeth) or partial (absence of some teeth)
- Often associated with hereditary ectodermal dysplasias. Can also occur in isolation.
- True anodontia = Teeth fail to develop
- Pseudoanodontia = Teeth develop but fail to erupt (embedded or impacted).
- False anodontia = Occurs as the result of tooth loss.
- Total absence of all teeth is exceedingly rare.
- It usually occurs in association with hereditary ectodermal dysplasia ("Streeter's Syndrome").
- May be associated with cleft palate.
- May result from radiation therapy during tooth formation.
- Hyperdontia: Presence of more teeth than normal
- Includes pre-deciduous, post-permanent, and supernumerary teeth
- Associated with cleft palate, radiation treatment, familial incidence
- Hypodontia/Anodontia: Absence of one or more teeth
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Size Abnormalities (defective proliferation): Variations in tooth size.
- Microdontia: Teeth smaller than normal. Localized or generalized; may affect tooth size relatively in relation to other structures (relative microdontia). Common affected teeth include maxillary lateral incisors and third molars.
- May be generalized (all teeth are smaller than normal) or localized (a single or group of teeth is smaller)
- Normal-sized teeth can appear small in large jaws (relatively generalized).
- Macrodontia: Teeth larger than normal. Localized or generalized; may affect tooth size relatively in relation to other structures (relative macrodontia). Common affected teeth include maxillary central incisors, canines and third molars.
- May be generalized (all teeth are larger than normal) or localized (a single or group of teeth is larger).
- Microdontia: Teeth smaller than normal. Localized or generalized; may affect tooth size relatively in relation to other structures (relative microdontia). Common affected teeth include maxillary lateral incisors and third molars.
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Shape Abnormalities (morpho-differentiation): Variations in tooth shape.
- Gemination: A single tooth germ divides into two or more, resulting in multiple crowns
- May be completely or incompletely separated crowns.
- Fusion: Two or more adjacent tooth germs fuse to form one tooth
- Fusion may be complete or incomplete, affecting either the crowns or roots or both.
- May be related to trauma, heredity, or crowding.
- Concrescence: Fusion of tooth roots after crown formation is complete.
- Roots fused together but with separate crowns
- Dilaceration: A sharp bend or curve in the tooth's long axis
- Caused by trauma during root development.
- Talon Cusp: An extra cusp resembling an eagle's talon. (Usually on mandibular incisors)
- Taurodontism: Elongated tooth with the pulp chamber extending towards the apex.
- Dens Invaginatus: A portion of the enamel invaginates into the crown's pulp. (Dens in dente)
- Involves enamel invaginating into the tooth's crown.
- Enamel pearl: A small, spherical enamel projection on a tooth's root. Usually found on maxillary molars.
- Small, spherical protrusion of enamel located on tooth root near the bifurcation.
- Gemination: A single tooth germ divides into two or more, resulting in multiple crowns
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Structure Abnormalities (defective apposition and calcification): Variations in the tooth structure.
- Defects of enamel: Disorders in enamel formation.
- Hereditary: (eg., amelogenesis imperfecta)
- Acquired (from local or systemic factors, eg. trauma, infection, or nutritional deficiencies)
- Defects of dentin: Disorders in dentin formation.
- Dentinogenesis imperfecta
- Defects of enamel and dentin: Combined defects.
- Regional odontodysplasia
- Enamel hypoplasia/Hypocalcification (permanent teeth, except for cases of endemic fluorosis)
- Defects of enamel: Disorders in enamel formation.
Tooth Eruption Abnormalities (defective eruption):
- Premature eruption: Teeth erupt earlier than normal
- Delayed eruption: Teeth erupt later than normal
- Embedded/Impacted teeth: Teeth remain trapped within the jawbone
- Submerged teeth: Teeth erupt but are covered by the gum
Additional Teeth:
- Predeciduous
- Post-permanent
- Supernumerary
Supplemental Teeth:
- Occur before the permanent teeth
- Small in size
- Usually in the mandibular incisor area
- May be seen before the formation of the enamel organ
Other Abnormal Tooth Types:
- Cleidocranial Dysplasia: Rare hereditary condition, characterized by skeletal abnormalities such as delayed or missing bone development and failure to close the skull sutures.
- Total Anodontia: Complete absence of all teeth
- Partial Anodontia: Absence of some teeth
- Additional classification of additional teeth includes Predeciduous teeth, Post-permanent dentition and Supernumerary teeth
- Cleidocranial dysostosis: Genetic condition characterized by delayed or missing bone development, including in the skull and collarbone (clavicle). Delayed tooth development is one manifestation, not the defining one.
- Anodontia: Total anodontia is rare and often accompanies ectodermal dysplasia
- Congenital syphilis (Prenatal syphilis): Infection of the fetus during pregnancy that can affect tooth development in children.
Oral Manifestations
- Some of the common oral manifestations include abnormal, cone-shaped or retarded teeth in eruption; high or cleft palate; underdevelopment of salivary glands; and deficiencies in alveolar process height.
Tooth Size Abnormalities (Microdontia/Macrodontia)
- Microdontia: All/Localized, Generalized/Relative. Common affected teeth include maxillary lateral incisors and third molars, affects one single tooth (eg., peg lateral incisors). May be due to hereditary/systemic factors.
- Macrodontia: All/Localized, Generalized/Relative. Common affected teeth include maxillary central incisors, canines and third molars. May also affect multiple teeth or just one tooth. May be due to hereditary/systemic factors.
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Explore the classification of developmental disturbances in teeth, including number, size, and shape abnormalities. Learn about conditions such as hypodontia, hyperdontia, microdontia, and more. This quiz will test your understanding of these dental anomalies and their implications.
