While obtaining diagnostic information from a patient, the dental hygienist learns that the appearance of this patient's teeth is familial. The correct diagnosis is

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Dentinogenesis imperfecta is a pathologic condition in which the family history plays a significant role in the diagnosis. Tetracycline staining is not a familial condition. Pulpal dysplasia is not a pathologic familial condition. Extrinsic staining is not a familial condition.

While Obtaining Diagnostic Information from a Patient, the Dental Hygienist