Question 503 · LDEK · Non-carious lesions of dental hard tissues

Choose false statement regarding the molar incisor hypomineralization:

  1. A. it is a systemic disease.
  2. B. hypocalcified type is an autosomal recessive disorder.
  3. C. defects are observed on the occlusal surface of first molars, central and lateral incisors.
  4. D. defects may occur asymmetrically.
  5. E. shortly after the eruption, fracture of hypomineralized enamel occurs in affected teeth which in turn leads to increased susceptibility to caries.
Hint

One option describes an inheritance pattern — ask whether MIH is a genetic disorder or an acquired developmental defect.

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