Turner's hypoplasia most commonly affects________________?

Correct answer: C. Permanent maxillary anteriors

  • A. Deciduous maxillary anteriors
  • B. Deciduous mandibular anteriors
  • C. Permanent maxillary anteriors
  • D. Permanent manibular anteriors

Explanation

Turner's hypoplasia usually affects a permanent tooth whose predecessor was injured by trauma or infection, most often a maxillary permanent incisor. The defect is therefore seen in permanent rather than deciduous teeth.

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