Dental OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) Practice Exam

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What is another name for a Turner tooth?

Hypoplastic tooth
Enamel hypocalcification
Bonded tooth
Deciduous predecessor

The correct answer is: Enamel hypocalcification

A Turner tooth is commonly recognized as a specific type of dental anomaly that is related to enamel defects, often resulting from trauma or infection to a preceding primary (deciduous) tooth. The term "enamel hypocalcification" refers to the condition where the enamel has insufficient mineral content, leading to areas of softer, discolored enamel. This is a hallmark characteristic of a Turner tooth, as it typically occurs in a permanent tooth that has been affected by such an event relating to its predecessor. Understanding this condition helps to identify and manage the resulting cosmetic and functional issues in patients, making it essential for dental professionals to recognize this connection. The terminology used in various choices captures different aspects of dental pathology, but "enamel hypocalcification" is the term that directly correlates with the condition seen in a Turner tooth.