A disease which only affects the formation and eruption of the tooth but does not cause hypoplasia is?
Correct Answer: Hyperthyroidism
Description: Hyperthyroidism does not cause hypoplasia.
In children, shedding of the deciduous teeth occurs earlier than normal, and eruption of the permanent teeth is greatly accelerated.
Ref: Shafer's textbook of oral pathology 7th edition page 652
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