Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry ยท 2018
A 14-year-old boy complains of rapid wearing-off of tooth crowns. Objectively: tooth crowns are worn-off by 1/3. Enamel easily chips off and is pale gray in color. Make the diagnosis:
Answer options
- Stainton-Capdepont syndrome
- Fluorosis
- Dentinogenesis imperfecta
- Systemic hypoplasia
- Focal hypoplasia
Correct answer
Stainton-Capdepont syndrome
Explanation
Stainton-Capdepont syndrome is the Type II of imperfect dentinogenesis the disease does not usually combine with general diseases Chipping off and pale gray color of enamel is typical for Stainton-Capdepont syndrome. The white, yellow, or brown discoloration is typical for Fluorosis, Systemic hypoplasia, or focal hypoplasia.
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