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What is the primary focus of non-carious lesions affecting the hard tooth structure?
What is the primary focus of non-carious lesions affecting the hard tooth structure?
- Tooth development and eruption
- Caries prevention
- Tooth wear and esthetic problems (correct)
- Tooth restoration and repair
What is the result of ameloblast damage in enamel hypoplasia?
What is the result of ameloblast damage in enamel hypoplasia?
- Complete lack of enamel formation
- Hypomineralized enamel with increased sensitivity
- Over-mineralization of enamel
- Hypoplastic enamel with normal hardness (correct)
What is the characteristic of hypomineralized enamel in enamel hypoplasia?
What is the characteristic of hypomineralized enamel in enamel hypoplasia?
- Opaque, chalky white softened enamel (correct)
- Thick, yellowish enamel with increased sensitivity
- Pitted, thin enamel of normal hardness
- Transparent, glass-like enamel
What is the typical presentation of amelogenesis imperfecta?
What is the typical presentation of amelogenesis imperfecta?
What is the primary issue in the clinical examination of the 4-5 year old patient with amelogenesis imperfecta?
What is the primary issue in the clinical examination of the 4-5 year old patient with amelogenesis imperfecta?
What type of non-carious lesions can be inherited?
What type of non-carious lesions can be inherited?
What is the primary objective of treatment for children with Dentinogenesis Imperfecta?
What is the primary objective of treatment for children with Dentinogenesis Imperfecta?
What is the characteristic of the roots of teeth in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta?
What is the characteristic of the roots of teeth in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta?
What is the typical color of the dentin in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta?
What is the typical color of the dentin in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta?
What is the typical feature of the enamel in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta?
What is the typical feature of the enamel in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta?
What is the typical feature of the pulp chamber and root canals in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta?
What is the typical feature of the pulp chamber and root canals in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta?
What is the typical orthodontic problem associated with Hypodontia (Oligodontia)?
What is the typical orthodontic problem associated with Hypodontia (Oligodontia)?
What is the primary goal when treating traumatic injuries in immature permanent teeth?
What is the primary goal when treating traumatic injuries in immature permanent teeth?
What is the main cause of intrinsic dental fluorosis?
What is the main cause of intrinsic dental fluorosis?
What is the most common type of tooth wear?
What is the most common type of tooth wear?
What is the term for surface loss of dental hard tissues caused by factors other than caries or trauma?
What is the term for surface loss of dental hard tissues caused by factors other than caries or trauma?
What is the primary cause of extrinsic tooth discoloration?
What is the primary cause of extrinsic tooth discoloration?
What is the term for the sudden and unexpected injuries that may involve hard dental tissues and the pulp?
What is the term for the sudden and unexpected injuries that may involve hard dental tissues and the pulp?
What is the primary cause of abfraction?
What is the primary cause of abfraction?
What is the common location of erosion on teeth?
What is the common location of erosion on teeth?
What is the term for the loss of tooth material by mechanical wear on contacting surfaces?
What is the term for the loss of tooth material by mechanical wear on contacting surfaces?
What is the purpose of the Tooth Wear Index for Assessment of Risk?
What is the purpose of the Tooth Wear Index for Assessment of Risk?
What is the treatment modality for abrasion?
What is the treatment modality for abrasion?
What is the common shape of the lesion in abrasion?
What is the common shape of the lesion in abrasion?
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What are the primary issues with non-carious lesions?
What are the primary issues with non-carious lesions?
Tooth wear and esthetic problems are the primary concerns with non-carious lesions affecting the hard tooth structure.
What is enamel hypoplasia?
What is enamel hypoplasia?
When ameloblasts are damaged during enamel formation, it results in hypoplastic enamel that is abnormally thin but retains its normal hardness.
What are the characteristics of hypomineralized enamel in enamel hypoplasia?
What are the characteristics of hypomineralized enamel in enamel hypoplasia?
Hypomineralized enamel in enamel hypoplasia is characterized by opaque, chalky white enamel that is softer than normal.
What are the characteristics of amelogenesis imperfecta?
What are the characteristics of amelogenesis imperfecta?
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What are the common clinical findings of amelogenesis imperfecta?
What are the common clinical findings of amelogenesis imperfecta?
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What are hereditary non-carious lesions?
What are hereditary non-carious lesions?
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What is the treatment goal for Dentinogenesis Imperfecta?
What is the treatment goal for Dentinogenesis Imperfecta?
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What are the characteristics of the roots in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta?
What are the characteristics of the roots in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta?
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What is the characteristic color of the dentin in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta?
What is the characteristic color of the dentin in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta?
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What is the characteristic of the enamel in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta?
What is the characteristic of the enamel in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta?
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What happens to the pulp chamber and root canals in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta?
What happens to the pulp chamber and root canals in Dentinogenesis Imperfecta?
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What is a common orthodontic problem with Hypodontia?
What is a common orthodontic problem with Hypodontia?
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What is the goal when treating traumatic injuries to immature teeth?
What is the goal when treating traumatic injuries to immature teeth?
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What is the cause of intrinsic dental fluorosis?
What is the cause of intrinsic dental fluorosis?
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What is the most common type of tooth wear?
What is the most common type of tooth wear?
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What is tooth wear?
What is tooth wear?
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What causes extrinsic tooth discoloration?
What causes extrinsic tooth discoloration?
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What are traumatic injuries?
What are traumatic injuries?
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What is abfraction?
What is abfraction?
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Where is erosion commonly found on teeth?
Where is erosion commonly found on teeth?
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What is attrition?
What is attrition?
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What is the Tooth Wear Index used for?
What is the Tooth Wear Index used for?
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How can abrasion be treated?
How can abrasion be treated?
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What is the typical shape of an abrasion lesion?
What is the typical shape of an abrasion lesion?
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