Question 278 · LDEK · Developmental disorders of teeth
“The condition presents as creamy-yellow or yellow-brown opacities clearly demarcated from the intact enamel, localized on the incisal edges of incisors and on the occlusal surfaces of molar teeth. The condition is accompanied by a discomfort during toothbrushing and oversensitivity of teeth”. That is a description of:
- A. odontodysplasia.
- B. dentinogenesis imperfecta.
- C. rampant caries.
- D. amelogenesis imperfecta.
- E. MIH.
Hint
Note the demarcated opacities, their typical location on first molars and incisors, and the accompanying hypersensitivity.
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