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ADA NBDE National Board Dental Part II

Category - NBDE II

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Type IV osteogenesis imperfecta is what inheritance pattern?
  1. Autosomal dominant
  2. Autosomal recessive
  3. Autosomal dominant and autosomal recessive
  4. Autosomal latent
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Answer: A - Type IV osteogenesis imperfecta is an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern. The disease is characterized by mild to moderate bone frailty, opalescent teeth, and pale blue sclera at a young age. Infants will display fractures at birth. There is no defined treatment for the condition; however, there is prevalence for a coexistence of dentinogenesis imperfects and there will be extensive restorative work needed.
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