Pathology · single question
Same patient. Clinically, which finding is most characteristic of this condition?
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Correct answer: B. Blackened teeth
- A. Recession occurs in periodontal disease but isn't the signature of 'meth mouth.'
- B. Correct. 'Meth mouth' is characterized by rampant caries with blackened, broken-down/rotting teeth, driven by xerostomia, bruxism, high-sugar intake, and poor hygiene.
- C. Heavy calculus is a hygiene finding but not the defining hallmark of methamphetamine use.
- D. Enamel hypoplasia is a developmental defect, not the acquired destruction seen with meth use.