Pediatric Dentistry · single question
A child with ectodermal dysplasia should be referred to whom for management?
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Correct answer: A. A pediatric dentist for multidisciplinary care
- A. Correct. Children with ectodermal dysplasia (hypodontia, prosthetic needs, growth considerations) are best managed by a pediatric dentist coordinating a multidisciplinary team (prosthodontics, orthodontics).
- B. Endodontics addresses pulpal disease, not the comprehensive developmental needs here.
- C. Oral pathology diagnoses lesions; it does not provide ongoing management.
- D. These complex cases clearly require referral and team management.
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