INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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During what stage of tooth development does fluorosis occur?

  1. Calcification

  2. Eruption

  3. Initiation

  4. Proliferation

The correct answer is: Calcification

Fluorosis is a condition that occurs when the consumption of excess fluoride during tooth development leads to changes in the appearance and strength of tooth enamel. This usually occurs during the stage of tooth development known as calcification, when the tooth enamel is forming and hardening. At this stage, the tooth is still developing and is more susceptible to the effects of excess fluoride. Options B, C, and D refer to earlier stages of tooth development and therefore do not accurately answer the question about when fluorosis occurs.

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