A permanent tooth with a local hypoplastic deformity in a crown is called_______________?

Correct answer: A. Turner's tooth

  • A. Turner's tooth
  • B. Taurodontism
  • C. Enameloma
  • D. Ghost teeth

Explanation

A Turner's tooth is a permanent tooth with localized enamel hypoplasia or hypomineralization caused by damage to its developing predecessor, often from trauma or infection. Taurodontism affects the shape of the pulp chamber rather than producing a localized crown defect.

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