Turners tooth is seen in_____________?
Correct answer: D. enamel hypoplasia due to local infection or local trauma
- A. enamel hypoplasia due to hypocalcemia
- B. enamel hypoplasia due to birth injuries
- C. enamel hypoplasia due to congenital syphilis
- D. enamel hypoplasia due to local infection or local trauma
Explanation
Turner tooth is a hypoplastic or hypomineralized permanent tooth caused by infection or trauma affecting its primary predecessor during development. It is therefore a localized developmental defect rather than a result of hypocalcaemia or congenital syphilis.
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