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What is the most common cause of disturbances to the developing permanent teeth due to injuries to primary teeth?
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?
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?
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?
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?
What are some possible long-term reactions to injuries that may not initially appear to have caused dental injuries?