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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