This patient is perfectly healthy, with no history of local or systemic infection or disease. All of the patient's teeth are caries free, as are all of the teeth of all of the patients who exhibit this defect. This is characteristic of:

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This patient is perfectly healthy, with no history of local or systemic infection or disease. All of the patient's teeth are caries free, as are all of the teeth of all of the patients who exhibit this defect.  This is characteristic of:

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The fact that all of the patient's teeth are caries free and that all of the teeth of other patients who exhibit the same defect are also caries free suggests that the defect is not related to a disease process. Fluorosis is a condition that can cause white or brown discoloration and pitting of the teeth due to excessive fluoride intake during tooth development. This can occur when drinking water is fluoridated or when fluoride supplements are given during childhood. The teeth affected are generally resistant to caries.

This Patient Is Perfectly Healthy, with No History of Local