Moth eaten appearance of of enamel is seen in____________?

Correct answer: A. Odontodysplasia

  • A. Odontodysplasia
  • B. Amelogenisis stage
  • C. Desmolytic stage
  • D. Mottled enamel

Explanation

A moth-eaten, poorly mineralized enamel appearance is characteristic of odontodysplasia, a developmental anomaly affecting enamel and dentin. Mottled enamel is a clinical description more commonly associated with fluorosis, not this specific developmental defect.

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