National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) Practice Exam

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Which condition is not associated with an unerupted tooth?

Odontogenic adenomatoid tumor (OAT)
Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (CEOT)
Ameloblastoma
Dental caries

The correct answer is: Dental caries

Dental caries, also known as tooth decay, is caused by bacteria and is associated with erupted teeth. Erupted teeth are fully visible in the mouth, while unerupted teeth have not broken through the gum line. Therefore, it is incorrect to associate dental caries with an unerupted tooth. The other options, OAT, CEOT, and ameloblastoma, are all tumors that can affect unerupted teeth and are associated with delayed or abnormal tooth eruption.