A 7-year old child having yellowish discoloured spot of maxillary central incisor. His mother presents a history of injury to deciduous tooth 3 years back with recurrent infection & swelling. The diagnosis is_______________?

Correct answer: A. Turners hypoplasia

  • A. Turners hypoplasia
  • B. Generalised dental fluorosis
  • C. Syphillitic hypoplasia
  • D. Rickets hypomineralisation

Explanation

Trauma or infection of a primary predecessor can damage the developing permanent successor and produce a localized yellow-brown enamel defect called Turner hypoplasia. A single affected incisor also argues against generalized fluorosis or a systemic mineralization disorder.

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