Which of the following is typically seen in patients with rickets?

The association of delayed tooth eruption with rickets stems from the disease's impact on overall mineralization and skeletal development. Rickets is primarily caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate, leading to impaired bone mineralization. This deficiency can also affect the timing of dental eruption, as the development of teeth is closely linked to bone health. In patients with rickets, the disrupted calcium and phosphate balance often results in delays in the emergence of teeth from the gums.

In contrast, options related to increased calcium levels, normal dental structure, and absence of dental pain would not apply to rickets. Typically, patients with rickets may experience low calcium levels rather than increased levels, and they often present with dental abnormalities, such as developmental defects in enamel structure, rather than a normal dental structure. Additionally, the pain and discomfort associated with skeletal deformities in rickets can also lead to dental pain, making the absence of dental pain unlikely.