Developmental Disturbances of Teeth
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Which term is used to define conditions present at conception or occurring before the end of pregnancy?

  • Developmental anomalies
  • Congenital anomalies (correct)
  • Birth defects
  • Congenital malformations

    • What is the term for having less than 6 congenitally missing teeth?

  • Oligodontia
  • Hypodontia (correct)
  • Anodontia
  • Ectodermal dysplasia

    • Which teeth are most commonly missing in the permanent dentition due to developmental anomalies?

  • Maxillary central incisors
  • Mandibular first molars
  • Maxillary lateral incisors
  • Maxillary and mandibular third molars (correct)

    • Which syndrome involves the most commonly missing teeth including ectodermal derivatives such as hair, sweat glands, nails, and teeth?

    <p>X-linked ectodermal dysplasia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At which dental development stage may developmental dental anomalies occur?

    <p>Before birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance, when ingested in excess during tooth development, can result in dental fluorosis?

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

    What is the characteristic appearance of enamel in hypomaturation (hypomineralization) type defect?

    <p>Mottled enamel with white to brown to yellow colors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which deficiency has been implicated in the developmental defect of enamel?

    <p>Vitamin A deficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which systemic ingestion has been associated with generalized enamel hypoplasia due to systemic disturbances?

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

    Which infectious disease occurring during early childhood may be related to developmental defects of enamel?

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

    Which condition is most commonly associated with hypodontia?

    <p>Down's syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can lead to the failure of the alveolar process to develop, making it difficult to support dental implants?

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

    Which type of teeth can form in the dental arches due to the cleavage of existing tooth buds or the formation of new ones?

    <p>Supernumerary teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are natal and neonatal teeth?

    <p>Observable at birth or within the first 30 days of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which genetic disorder affects the enamel of the teeth, with various types based on the defects in enamel formation and mineralization?

    <p>Amelogenesis imperfecta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for having 6 or more congenitally missing teeth?

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

    Which teeth are most commonly missing in the permanent dentition due to developmental anomalies?

    <p>Maxillary and mandibular third molars, maxillary lateral incisors, and mandibular second premolars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best known missing teeth syndrome, involving ectodermal derivatives such as hair, sweat glands, nails, and teeth?

    <p>X-linked ectodermal dysplasia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At which dental development stage may developmental dental anomalies occur?

    <p>During various stages of the dental development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the congenital lack of teeth?

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

    What is the most common location for the formation of mesiodens, a type of supernumerary tooth?

    <p>Between the maxillary central incisors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition may lead to the failure of the alveolar process to develop, making it difficult to support dental implants?

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

    What are natal and neonatal teeth, and when are they observable?

    <p>Teeth observable at birth or within the first 30 days of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which teeth are most commonly affected by microdontia, where one or more teeth are smaller than normal?

    <p>Maxillary lateral incisors and third molars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rare condition where one or more teeth in the dentition are larger than normal, especially in individuals with small jaws?

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

    What substances, when ingested in excess during tooth development, can result in dental fluorosis?

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

    What infectious disease occurring during early childhood may be related to developmental defects of enamel?

    <p>Congenital syphilis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which systemic ingestion has been associated with generalized enamel hypoplasia due to systemic disturbances?

    <p>Lead, mercury, some drugs, and trace elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What deficiencies have been implicated in the developmental defect of enamel?

    <p>Vitamin A, C, D deficiency, hypocalcemia, hypophosphatemia, and hyperparathyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic appearance of enamel in hypomaturation (hypomineralization) type defect?

    <p>Mottled enamel with white to brown to yellow colors, pierced with an explorer tip and showing chipping away from normal dentine surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Anodontia is the term for having 6 or more congenitally missing teeth.

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

    Hypodontia refers to having less than 6 congenitally missing teeth (partial anodontia).

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

    Oligodontia is the congenital lack of teeth.

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

    X-linked ectodermal dysplasia is the best known missing teeth syndrome, involving ectodermal derivatives such as hair, sweat glands, nails, and teeth.

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

    The mandibular incisor is the tooth most commonly missing in the permanent dentition due to developmental anomalies.

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

    Supernumerary teeth can form in the dental arches due to the cleavage of existing tooth buds or the formation of new ones.

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

    Anodontia leads to the failure of the alveolar process to develop, making it difficult to support dental implants.

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

    Macrodontia is a rare condition where one or more teeth in the dentition are smaller than normal.

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

    Amelogenesis imperfecta is a genetic disorder affecting the enamel of the teeth.

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

    Natal and neonatal teeth are always supernumerary to the normal teeth.

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

    Fluorosis can result in enamel color variations such as chalky white, yellow, or brown, and in some cases, white striations or brown spots.

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

    Hypocalcemia is not implicated in developmental defects of enamel.

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

    Developmental defects of enamel may occur due to systemic ingestion of lead, mercury, anticancer agents, and tetracycline.

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

    Exposure to excess fluoride during tooth development can result in dental fluorosis.

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

    Enamel hypoplasia due to systemic disturbances usually involves teeth which are formed 3 years after birth or later.

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

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Anodontia = Congenital lack of teeth Hypodontia = Having less than 6 congenitally missing teeth (partial anodontia) Oligodontia = Having 6 or more congenitally missing teeth Ectodermal dysplasia = Involves ectodermal derivatives such as hair, sweat glands, nails, and teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with the teeth most commonly affected:

    <p>Hypodontia = Maxillary and mandibular third molars, maxillary lateral incisors, and mandibular second premolars Oligodontia = Permanent dentition Anodontia = Failure to develop both deciduous and permanent teeth Ectodermal dysplasia = Mandibular incisor in the deciduous dentition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their associated dental anomalies:

    <p>Anodontia = Failure to develop both deciduous and permanent teeth Hypodontia = Congenitally missing teeth (partial anodontia) Oligodontia = Having 6 or more congenitally missing teeth Ectodermal dysplasia = Missing teeth syndrome involving ectodermal derivatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with the stage of dental development they may occur in:

    <p>Anodontia = Before birth Hypodontia = Various stages of dental development Oligodontia = Most commonly in permanent dentition Ectodermal dysplasia = During various stages of dental development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their alternative names:

    <p>Anodontia = Congenital malformations Hypodontia = Partial anodontia Oligodontia = Congenital anomalies Ectodermal dysplasia = Birth defects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following substances with their potential association with developmental defects of enamel:

    <p>Lead = Associated with enamel hypoplasia due to systemic disturbances Mercury = Associated with enamel hypoplasia due to systemic disturbances Fluoride = Excess ingestion can result in dental fluorosis Tetracycline = Associated with developmental defect of enamel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following infectious diseases with their potential relationship to developmental defects of enamel:

    <p>Congenital syphilis = Associated with Hutchinsons incisors and mulberry molars Measles, mumps, scarlet fever = May be related to developmental defect of enamel Otitis media, pneumonia, exanthematous fevers = May be related to developmental defect of enamel Active infection of mother with Treponema pallidum = May result in enamel hypoplasia in permanent incisors and first molars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following deficiencies with their potential implication in developmental defects of enamel:

    <p>Vitamin A, C, D deficiency = Implicated in developmental defect of enamel Hypocalcemia, hypophosphatemia = Implicated in developmental defect of enamel Hyperparathyroidism = Implicated in developmental defect of enamel Excess fluoride ingestion = May result in dental fluorosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following characteristics of enamel with their associated defect type:

    <p>Mottled enamel with white to brown to yellow colors, can be pierced and chipped with firm pressure = Hypomaturation (Hypomineralization) type Generalized enamel hypoplasia involving teeth formed during first year of life = Systemic disturbances type Variation in color from chalky white, yellow, or brown, with white striations or brown spots = Dental fluorosis Tapering of mesial and distal surfaces towards the incisal edge with a screw driver appearance and central notch at incisal edge = Hutchinsons incisors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following systemic ingestions with their potential association with generalized enamel hypoplasia due to systemic disturbances:

    <p>Lead = Associated with generalized enamel hypoplasia due to systemic disturbances Mercury = Associated with generalized enamel hypoplasia due to systemic disturbances Anticancer agents, tetracycline = Associated with generalized enamel hypoplasia due to systemic disturbances Excess fluoride ingestion = May result in dental fluorosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following dental anomalies with their descriptions:

    <p>Hypodontia = Having fewer teeth than normal, ranging from a few missing teeth to total anodontia Anodontia = Congenital lack of teeth, usually 6 or more missing teeth Supernumerary teeth = Extra teeth that can form in the dental arches due to cleavage of existing tooth buds or formation of new ones Macrodontia = Condition where one or more teeth in the dentition are larger than normal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following dental anomalies with their associated conditions:

    <p>Hypodontia = Down's syndrome Anodontia = Failure of alveolar process to develop, making it difficult to support dental implants Supernumerary teeth = Mesiodens (between the maxillary central incisors) and distomolar (distal to the third molar) Macrodontia = Relative macrodontia occurring in individuals with small jaws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following dental anomalies with their affected teeth:

    <p>Hypodontia = Mandibular incisor is commonly missing in the permanent dentition due to developmental anomalies Anodontia = Failure to develop alveolar process makes it difficult to support dental implants Supernumerary teeth = Paramolar, mandibular and maxillary premolars, and maxillary lateral incisors Macrodontia = True generalized macrodontia is rare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following enamel defects with their characteristics:

    <p>Turner's tooth = Most common localized defect caused by trauma or chronic periapical infection Amelogenesis imperfecta = Genetic disorder affecting enamel with various types based on defects in formation and mineralization Microdontia = One or more teeth in dentition are smaller than normal, commonly affecting maxillary lateral incisors and third molars Macrodontia = One or more teeth in dentition are larger than normal, true generalized macrodontia is rare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following enamel defects with their implications:

    <p>Developmental defects in enamel = Can be localized or generalized, with Turner's tooth being the most common localized defect caused by trauma or chronic periapical infection Amelogenesis imperfecta = Genetic disorder affecting enamel with various types based on defects in formation and mineralization Microdontia = Affecting a single tooth or generalized, commonly affecting maxillary lateral incisors and third molars Macrodontia = True generalized macrodontia is rare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Anodontia refers to the congenital lack of ______.

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

    Hypodontia is defined as having less than 6 congenitally missing ______ (partial anodontia).

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

    Oligodontia is defined as having 6 or more congenitally missing ______.

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

    The best known of the missing teeth syndromes is X-linked ______ dysplasia.

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

    Ectodermal derivatives such as hair, sweat glands, nails and teeth are ______.

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

    Exposure to excess fluoride during tooth development can result in dental ______

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

    Ingestion of excess fluoride (more than one PPM) during tooth development can result in dental ______

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

    Ingestion of excess fluoride during tooth development can result in dental ______

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

    Generalized enamel hypoplasia due to systemic disturbances usually involves teeth which are formed during ______ year of life like permanent incisors, canines, and first molars

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

    Systemic ingestion of lead, mercury, some drugs such as anticancer agents and tetracycline and some trace elements including fluoride have been associated with developmental defect of ______

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

    ______ teeth, or extra teeth, can form in the dental arches due to the cleavage of existing tooth buds or the formation of new ones

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

    ______ leads to the failure of the alveolar process to develop, making it difficult to support dental implants

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

    The most common supernumerary teeth are the mesiodens (between the maxillary central incisors) and distomolar (distal to the third molar)

    <p>mesiodens, distomolar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Natal and neonatal teeth are those observable at birth or within the first 30 days of life, and may be primary or supernumerary to the normal teeth

    <p>Natal, neonatal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ______ teeth, or baby teeth, usually erupt unobstructed, but permanent teeth may be obstructed by various factors like loss of space, overcrowding, and developmental defects

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

    Study Notes

    • The text discusses various abnormalities in the number, structure, and size of teeth.

    • Hypodontia: Some people have fewer teeth than normal, ranging from a few missing teeth to total anodontia.

    • Down's syndrome is the most common condition associated with hypodontia.

    • Anodontia leads to the failure of the alveolar process to develop, making it difficult to support dental implants.

    • Supernumerary teeth, or extra teeth, can form in the dental arches due to the cleavage of existing tooth buds or the formation of new ones.

    • The most common supernumerary teeth are the mesiodens (between the maxillary central incisors) and distomolar (distal to the third molar).

    • Other supernumerary teeth include paramolar, mandibular and maxillary premolars, and maxillary lateral incisors.

    • Natal and neonatal teeth are those observable at birth or within the first 30 days of life, and may be primary or supernumerary to the normal teeth.

    • Deciduous teeth, or baby teeth, usually erupt unobstructed, but permanent teeth may be obstructed by various factors like loss of space, overcrowding, and developmental defects.

    • Microdontia: One or more teeth in the dentition are smaller than normal. This can be generalized or affecting a single tooth, with the maxillary lateral incisors and third molars being the most commonly affected.

    • Macrodontia: One or more teeth in the dentition are larger than normal. True generalized macrodontia is rare, but relative macrodontia can occur in individuals with small jaws.

    • Disturbance in the structure of teeth:

      • Developmental defects in enamel: Can be localized or generalized, with Turner's tooth being the most common localized defect caused by trauma or chronic periapical infection.
      • Amelogenesis imperfecta is a genetic disorder affecting the enamel of the teeth, with various types based on the defects in enamel formation and mineralization.

    • The text discusses various abnormalities in the number, structure, and size of teeth.

    • Hypodontia: Some people have fewer teeth than normal, ranging from a few missing teeth to total anodontia.

    • Down's syndrome is the most common condition associated with hypodontia.

    • Anodontia leads to the failure of the alveolar process to develop, making it difficult to support dental implants.

    • Supernumerary teeth, or extra teeth, can form in the dental arches due to the cleavage of existing tooth buds or the formation of new ones.

    • The most common supernumerary teeth are the mesiodens (between the maxillary central incisors) and distomolar (distal to the third molar).

    • Other supernumerary teeth include paramolar, mandibular and maxillary premolars, and maxillary lateral incisors.

    • Natal and neonatal teeth are those observable at birth or within the first 30 days of life, and may be primary or supernumerary to the normal teeth.

    • Deciduous teeth, or baby teeth, usually erupt unobstructed, but permanent teeth may be obstructed by various factors like loss of space, overcrowding, and developmental defects.

    • Microdontia: One or more teeth in the dentition are smaller than normal. This can be generalized or affecting a single tooth, with the maxillary lateral incisors and third molars being the most commonly affected.

    • Macrodontia: One or more teeth in the dentition are larger than normal. True generalized macrodontia is rare, but relative macrodontia can occur in individuals with small jaws.

    • Disturbance in the structure of teeth:

      • Developmental defects in enamel: Can be localized or generalized, with Turner's tooth being the most common localized defect caused by trauma or chronic periapical infection.
      • Amelogenesis imperfecta is a genetic disorder affecting the enamel of the teeth, with various types based on the defects in enamel formation and mineralization.

    • The text discusses various abnormalities in the number, structure, and size of teeth.

    • Hypodontia: Some people have fewer teeth than normal, ranging from a few missing teeth to total anodontia.

    • Down's syndrome is the most common condition associated with hypodontia.

    • Anodontia leads to the failure of the alveolar process to develop, making it difficult to support dental implants.

    • Supernumerary teeth, or extra teeth, can form in the dental arches due to the cleavage of existing tooth buds or the formation of new ones.

    • The most common supernumerary teeth are the mesiodens (between the maxillary central incisors) and distomolar (distal to the third molar).

    • Other supernumerary teeth include paramolar, mandibular and maxillary premolars, and maxillary lateral incisors.

    • Natal and neonatal teeth are those observable at birth or within the first 30 days of life, and may be primary or supernumerary to the normal teeth.

    • Deciduous teeth, or baby teeth, usually erupt unobstructed, but permanent teeth may be obstructed by various factors like loss of space, overcrowding, and developmental defects.

    • Microdontia: One or more teeth in the dentition are smaller than normal. This can be generalized or affecting a single tooth, with the maxillary lateral incisors and third molars being the most commonly affected.

    • Macrodontia: One or more teeth in the dentition are larger than normal. True generalized macrodontia is rare, but relative macrodontia can occur in individuals with small jaws.

    • Disturbance in the structure of teeth:

      • Developmental defects in enamel: Can be localized or generalized, with Turner's tooth being the most common localized defect caused by trauma or chronic periapical infection.
      • Amelogenesis imperfecta is a genetic disorder affecting the enamel of the teeth, with various types based on the defects in enamel formation and mineralization.

    • The text discusses various abnormalities in the number, structure, and size of teeth.

    • Hypodontia: Some people have fewer teeth than normal, ranging from a few missing teeth to total anodontia.

    • Down's syndrome is the most common condition associated with hypodontia.

    • Anodontia leads to the failure of the alveolar process to develop, making it difficult to support dental implants.

    • Supernumerary teeth, or extra teeth, can form in the dental arches due to the cleavage of existing tooth buds or the formation of new ones.

    • The most common supernumerary teeth are the mesiodens (between the maxillary central incisors) and distomolar (distal to the third molar).

    • Other supernumerary teeth include paramolar, mandibular and maxillary premolars, and maxillary lateral incisors.

    • Natal and neonatal teeth are those observable at birth or within the first 30 days of life, and may be primary or supernumerary to the normal teeth.

    • Deciduous teeth, or baby teeth, usually erupt unobstructed, but permanent teeth may be obstructed by various factors like loss of space, overcrowding, and developmental defects.

    • Microdontia: One or more teeth in the dentition are smaller than normal. This can be generalized or affecting a single tooth, with the maxillary lateral incisors and third molars being the most commonly affected.

    • Macrodontia: One or more teeth in the dentition are larger than normal. True generalized macrodontia is rare, but relative macrodontia can occur in individuals with small jaws.

    • Disturbance in the structure of teeth:

      • Developmental defects in enamel: Can be localized or generalized, with Turner's tooth being the most common localized defect caused by trauma or chronic periapical infection.
      • Amelogenesis imperfecta is a genetic disorder affecting the enamel of the teeth, with various types based on the defects in enamel formation and mineralization.

    • The text discusses various abnormalities in the number, structure, and size of teeth.

    • Hypodontia: Some people have fewer teeth than normal, ranging from a few missing teeth to total anodontia.

    • Down's syndrome is the most common condition associated with hypodontia.

    • Anodontia leads to the failure of the alveolar process to develop, making it difficult to support dental implants.

    • Supernumerary teeth, or extra teeth, can form in the dental arches due to the cleavage of existing tooth buds or the formation of new ones.

    • The most common supernumerary teeth are the mesiodens (between the maxillary central incisors) and distomolar (distal to the third molar).

    • Other supernumerary teeth include paramolar, mandibular and maxillary premolars, and maxillary lateral incisors.

    • Natal and neonatal teeth are those observable at birth or within the first 30 days of life, and may be primary or supernumerary to the normal teeth.

    • Deciduous teeth, or baby teeth, usually erupt unobstructed, but permanent teeth may be obstructed by various factors like loss of space, overcrowding, and developmental defects.

    • Microdontia: One or more teeth in the dentition are smaller than normal. This can be generalized or affecting a single tooth, with the maxillary lateral incisors and third molars being the most commonly affected.

    • Macrodontia: One or more teeth in the dentition are larger than normal. True generalized macrodontia is rare, but relative macrodontia can occur in individuals with small jaws.

    • Disturbance in the structure of teeth:

      • Developmental defects in enamel: Can be localized or generalized, with Turner's tooth being the most common localized defect caused by trauma or chronic periapical infection.
      • Amelogenesis imperfecta is a genetic disorder affecting the enamel of the teeth, with various types based on the defects in enamel formation and mineralization.

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