variation lecture that i missed :( Flashcards

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enamel hypoplasia

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  • dark pits, rows of defective enamel or malformed enamel

- occurs when ameloblasts are disturbed during development

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disturbing ameloblasts during development

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trauma, infection, low calcium, neural disorder

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3
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enamel hypocalcification

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disturbance that affects the calcification of the tooth during development
-looks like a white spot

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4
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fluorosis

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excessive intake of fluoride during the formative period of the tooth

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5
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amelogenesis imperfecta

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enamel defects

  • both deciduous and permanent affected
  • thin enamel
  • highly susceptible to decay
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6
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dentinogenesis imperfecta

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  • hereditary
  • light blue/grey
  • dentin formation affected
  • ABSENCE of pulp
    • teeth are very weak
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7
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tetracycline stain

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  • if its taken while teeth are forming
  • permanent grey stain
  • severity dependent on dosage
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8
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peg shaped lateral incisors

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most common genetic anomaly

  • 1-2%
  • develop from ONE labial lobe
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9
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misplaced teeth (transportation)

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mainly in max and mand CANINES

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10
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complete absence of teeth

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anodontia

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11
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teeth usually missing in hypodontia

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  • 3rd molars (usually max than mand)
  • max lateral incisors
  • mad 2nd premolars
  • mand central incisors
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12
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what % of the population have at least one 3rd molar missing

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25 to 40%

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13
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what % of the population is missing at least one max lateral incisor

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1-2%

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14
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oligodontia

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when 6 or more teeth are missing (not counting 3rd molars)

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