What is a potential manifestation of fibrous dysplasia?

Fibrous dysplasia is a bone disorder where normal bone is replaced with fibrous tissue, which can lead to various oral and dental manifestations. One of the potential manifestations of fibrous dysplasia is premature exfoliation of teeth. This occurs because the condition can cause changes in the surrounding jawbone, leading to alterations in the support structures for the teeth. As the bone is replaced with fibrous material, it may not provide adequate stability, leading to premature loss of primary teeth.

Additionally, fibrous dysplasia is associated with other dental anomalies, but they tend not to manifest as directly as premature exfoliation. Options such as enamel hypoplasia and abnormal tooth eruption patterns can occur due to various factors but are not specifically tied to fibrous dysplasia in the same direct manner. Multiple cyst formations might suggest other pathologies, as fibrous dysplasia typically presents with lesions rather than cysts. Thus, the connection between fibrous dysplasia and premature exfoliation is the most definitive in this context.