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

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?

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

What is the characteristic feature of enamel hypoplasia?

In which cases does reparative dentine production occur?

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

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