The inheritance pattern of dentinogensis imperfecta is______________?

Correct answer: B. Autosomal dominant

  • A. Homozygous
  • B. Autosomal dominant
  • C. Recessive
  • D. X-linked recessive

Explanation

Most dentinogenesis imperfecta cases are caused by mutations in DSPP and are inherited as autosomal dominant traits. The main exception is dentinogenesis imperfecta associated with osteogenesis imperfecta, which has a different genetic background.

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