MICROANATOMY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

TEETH

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A common anomaly of the maxillary lateral incisors that is characterized by the tooth being abnormally pointed or tapered in shape is called:
A
Peg Laterals
B
barrel laterals
C
fused laterals
D
dens in dente
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A common anomaly of the maxillary central incisors that is characterized by unusually large open contacts is called: Diastemas.

Detailed explanation-2: -Peg‐shaped anomaly of lateral incisors is one of the most common form of localized microdontia that affects the shape of permanent maxillary lateral incisors (peg lateral). It is characterized by the reduction of the incisal mesiodistal width compared with the cervical region.

Detailed explanation-3: -Microdontia is a term used to describe teeth which are smaller than normal. Peg-shaped teeth are type of microdontia, a developmental disturbances of teeth mainly due to congenital reasons. Most commonly affecting single teeth, that is maxillary lateral incisors.

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