Prosthodontics & Occlusion · single question
An 18-year-old with ectodermal dysplasia and missing teeth wants better esthetics/function. The FIRST-line treatment is:
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Correct answer: B. Orthodontic treatment
- A. Implants are deferred until craniofacial growth completes; not first-line at 18 if growth is ongoing.
- B. Correct (keyed). Orthodontic treatment to organize existing teeth/space is an appropriate early step in the multidisciplinary management of ectodermal dysplasia.
- C. Orthognathic surgery is not the initial treatment for missing teeth in ED.
- D. A removable prosthesis is a common interim option, but the keyed first-line is orthodontics within the staged plan.
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