Pediatric Dentistry: Primary Tooth Injuries
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What is the most common cause of disturbances to the developing permanent teeth due to injuries to primary teeth?

  • Avulsion
  • Extrusive luxation
  • Intrusive luxation (correct)
  • Lateral luxation

    • At what age does most damage to the permanent bud occur during its development?

  • Between 3-5 years of age
  • Above 8 years of age
  • Between 6-8 years of age
  • Under 3 years of age (correct)

    • What is the characteristic feature of enamel hypoplasia?

  • Smooth and uniform enamel surface
  • Translucent enamel with no visible defects
  • Irregular thickness of enamel and presence of pits and grooves in the enamel surface (correct)
  • Thick enamel layer without any pits or grooves

    • In which cases does reparative dentine production occur?

    <p>When the injury to the developing permanent tooth removes the thin covering of developing enamel or causes destruction of the ameloblasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some possible long-term reactions to injuries that may not initially appear to have caused dental injuries?

    <p>Hypocalcification, reparative dentine, dilacerations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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