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INBDE Integrated National Board Dental Exam Prep Set 2

Category - NBDE II

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What condition increases levels of calcium in the blood?

  1. Hypoparathyroidism
  2. Ankylosis
  3. Dens invaginatus
  4. Hypoplastic amelogenesis imperfecta
Explanation

Answer: A - Hypoparathyroidism increase the levels of calcium in the blood from a decrease in functioning of the parathyroid glands. The parathyroid hormone controls the level of calcium in the blood. The failure of tooth eruptions, pitted enamel hypoplasia, hypocalcemia, and chvostek's are signs and symptoms of the disease. Vitamin D and supplementary calcium are used to normalize calcium levels.

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