A child has marked difference of crown, root size, eruption pattern of left & right side of jaw. The condition is______________?

Correct answer: B. Hemifacial hypertrophy

  • A. Crouzan syndrome
  • B. Hemifacial hypertrophy
  • C. Cherubism
  • D. Achondroplasia

Explanation

Hemifacial hypertrophy produces unilateral enlargement of facial bones and teeth, often with differences in crown and root size and altered eruption on the affected side. The unilateral distribution distinguishes it from generalized skeletal syndromes such as achondroplasia.

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