Most frequent oral manifestation in Cooley’s (Thalassemia major) anemia | MDS entrance preaparations

The most frequent oral manifestation in Cooley’s (Thalassemia major) anemia is:
a. Spacing of teeth                        b. Saddled nose
c. Bimaxillary protrusion             d. Open bite

Ans. C: Bimaxillary protrusion and malocclusion are frequent in thalassemia major cases.  Other dentofacial abnormalities include spacing of teeth, marked, open bite, prominent malar bones and saddle nose.