The Only Hypoplastic Defect in a Patient's Dentition Is Located

question 1

Multiple Choice

The only hypoplastic defect in a patient's dentition is located on the facial surface of a permanent maxillary central incisor. The most likely cause of this defect is:

• A)a dietary deficiency during tooth formation.
• B)absence of the primary mandibular central incisor.
• C)physical injury of the primary maxillary central incisor.
• D)neonatal hypoplasia of the primary anterior teeth.

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