Peg-shaped incisors which taper towards the incisal edge are typically seen in all of the following conditions EXCEPT______________?
Correct answer: B. Rickets
- A. Congenital syphilis
- B. Rickets
- C. Anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia
- D. Supernumerary teeth
Explanation
Rickets mainly causes defective enamel formation, hypoplasia and delayed eruption rather than typically peg-shaped incisors. Conical or peg-shaped teeth may occur in congenital syphilis, ectodermal dysplasia and some supernumerary teeth.
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