Question 114 · LDEK · Developmental disorders of teeth

The characteristic features of ectodermal dysplasia are:

1) delayed tooth eruption;
2) accelerated tooth eruption;
3) normal sweat glands in the anhidrotic form;
4) conical teeth;
5) EDA gene mutation as a possible reason;
6) supernumerary teeth.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,3,5.
  2. B. 1,3,4.
  3. C. 2,5,6.
  4. D. 1,4,5.
  5. E. 2,4,6.
Hint

Remember the triad of the X-linked hypohidrotic form: sparse hair, reduced sweating and missing or malformed teeth.

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