A deep pit lined by enamel seen in the lingual surface of Maxillary lateral incipor is most likely to be_______________?

Correct answer: A. Dens in dente

  • A. Dens in dente
  • B. Enamel Hypoplasia
  • C. Talon's cusp
  • D. Enamel Pearl

Explanation

A deep enamel-lined pit on the lingual surface of a maxillary lateral incisor is characteristic of dens invaginatus, also called dens in dente. The defect results from invagination of the enamel organ during tooth development.

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