While Obtaining Diagnostic Information from a Patient, the Dental Hygienist

question 53

Multiple Choice

While obtaining diagnostic information from a patient, the dental hygienist learns that the appearance of this patient's teeth is familial. The correct diagnosis is

• A) tetracycline staining.
• B) pulpal dysplasia.
• C) extrinsic staining.
• D) dentinogenesis imperfecta.

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