Question 108 (part 2) · LDEK · Tooth eruption

Choose local causes of delayed eruption:

1) supernumerary tooth;
2) regional odontodysplasia;
3) postoperative scarring;
4) alveoloschisis and cleft palate;
5) teeth crowding;
6) pulp calculus.
Correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,4.
  2. B. 2,3,4.
  3. C. 1,3,4,5.
  4. D. 1,2,3,4,5.
  5. E. 1,2,3,5,6.
Hint

Local causes act within the dental arch as mechanical or tissue obstacles; developmental clefts are usually classed among general causes.

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