Which of the following is unlikely to cause enamel hypoplasia ?

Correct answer: D. Cleidocranial dysostosis

  • A. Rickets
  • B. Fluoride
  • C. Congenital syphilis
  • D. Cleidocranial dysostosis

Explanation

Rickets, excess fluoride, and congenital syphilis are established causes of defective enamel formation. Cleidocranial dysostosis is mainly associated with delayed eruption and multiple supernumerary teeth rather than being a classic cause of enamel hypoplasia.

Submitted by a TestUstad contributor and published by the TestUstad editorial teamLast updated
Report an error

The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.

Prefer email? support@testustad.com

Practise Odontogenic Cysts and Tumours

129 free Odontogenic Cysts and Tumours MCQs from Oral Pathology and Medicine, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.

Exams that ask Oral Pathology and Medicine questions like this

Oral Pathology and Medicine is on this paper prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for it.

More Odontogenic Cysts and Tumours questions