INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

In which condition are chevron pulps and short roots found?

1. Amelogenesis Imperfecta

2. Osteogenesis Imperfecta

3. Dentin dysplasia

4. Fibrous Dysplasia

The correct answer is: Dentin dysplasia

In amelogenesis imperfecta, there is incomplete or improper development of enamel, which covers the crown of the tooth. This can lead to discolored, malformed, or missing teeth. Osteogenesis imperfecta affects the bones and can cause brittle teeth. Fibrous dysplasia is a condition that affects the bones and can cause them to become weaker and more prone to fracture. Chevron pulps and short roots are not typically associated with these conditions. However, in dentin dysplasia, there is abnormal development of dentin, which is the hard tissue that makes up the majority of the tooth structure. This can result in bluish-gray discoloration of the teeth and short roots, as well as other dental abnormalities. Therefore, the correct condition in which chevron pulps and short roots are found is dentin dysplasia.