Monday, 28 December 2015

Tetracyline staining of the teeth


Tetracyline staining of the teeth is commonly seen in patients of:

a. Pneumonitits 
b. Actinomycosis
c. Recurrent aphthous ulcers 
d. Cystic fibrosis

Ans. D: Cystic fibrosis affects all exocrine glands, its affect being most apparent in mucous producing glands.  Its therapy involves tetracycline which may cause staining of teeth.

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