Unerupted teeth can lead to which of the following conditions?

Unerupted teeth can indeed lead to dentigerous cyst formation, which is a significant complication associated with retained or impacted teeth. A dentigerous cyst is a type of odontogenic cyst that surrounds the crown of an unerupted tooth. The cyst typically forms due to the accumulation of fluid between the reduced enamel epithelium and the crown of the unerupted tooth. As the cyst enlarges, it can cause bone loss, discomfort, and other complications.

In a clinical setting, unerupted teeth may not just remain dormant; they can cause changes to the surrounding bone and tissues. This makes early identification and management of unerupted teeth essential to prevent the formation of cysts and associated complications.

While the other conditions listed, such as enamel hypoplasia, gingivitis, and periodontal disease, relate to dental and periodontal health, they are not directly caused by unerupted teeth in the same way that dentigerous cysts are. Enamel hypoplasia refers to an inadequate amount of enamel formation rather than directly resulting from teeth that fail to erupt. Gingivitis and periodontal disease generally arise from plaque accumulation and other factors related to oral hygiene rather than from the presence of unerupted teeth.