Question 6 (part 2) · LDEK · Developmental disorders of teeth

Choose correct statements regarding the MIH:

1) it is an example of developmental quantitative defect of enamel;
2) it concerns at least one central maxillary incisor and also often first permanent molars;
3) it manifests itself as symmetric creamy-yellow or yellow-brown opacities;
4) it predisposes to attrition;
5) when preparing a MIH tooth, anesthesia is not necessary due to such teeth being less potent to thermal triggers;
6) etiological factors are usually systemic in the first 3 years of child’s life.
Correct answer is:
  1. A. 4,6.
  2. B. 1,5.
  3. C. 1,2,6.
  4. D. 1,2,3,4.
  5. E. 1,2,4,5.
Hint

Remember whether MIH is a qualitative or quantitative enamel defect and which tooth group is mandatory for the diagnosis.

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