Question 502 · LDEK · Non-carious lesions of dental hard tissues

The teeth are characterized by iridescence and are amber-brown in color. Enamel crumbles easily and is prone to wear. RTG shows obliteration of dental cavities and shortened roots of permanent teeth”. Which disorder is described above?

  1. A. hypoplasia enameli.
  2. B. discoloratio.
  3. C. amelogenesis imperfecta.
  4. D. dentinogenesis imperfecta.
  5. E. dysplasio dentini.
Hint

Opalescent amber teeth with chipping enamel and obliterated pulp chambers point to a hereditary defect of the tissue beneath the enamel.

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