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| Term | hypercalcification |
| Pronunciation | hiy-pur-kal-suh-fuh-KAY-shun |
| Variations | temperature spots |
| See also | calcification |
| Definition | Normally occurring areas of tooth enamel with increased levels calcium, caused by a bodily infection such as an ear infection during tooth formation. They tend to be hard, white splotches and can easily be mistaken for hypocalcification, which is similar in appearance, but with a softer surface. |
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