Continuing previous ectodermal dysplasia case. Most appropriate NEXT management step?

Genetic testing only, no dental treatment needed
Place dentures immediately without specialist input
Refer to multidisciplinary team (pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, pediatrics)
Extract all teeth and place implants immediately

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Correct answer: C. Refer to multidisciplinary team (pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, pediatrics)

HED requires MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH: pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, orthodontics, speech therapy, pediatric medicine. Early overdentures (as early as age 2) support facial development. Implants deferred until skeletal growth complete.

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