Question 17 · LDEK · Developmental disorders of teeth
Indicate the false statement concerning tetracycline discolorations:
- A. they are caused by systemic intake of tetracycline antibiotics by the mother during the period of breast feeding.
- B. right after the tooth eruption they are less visible, but with time the teeth darken when exposed to light.
- C. in permanent dentition they are most visible in incisors and first permanent molars.
- D. in severe form, they may be accompanied by enamel hypoplasia.
- E. they are caused by systemic intake of tetracycline antibiotics by a child up to the age of 12 years.
Hint
Tetracycline binds to mineralizing tissue, so ask until what age the crowns of permanent teeth other than third molars are still forming.
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