Pediatric Dentistry · single question
Ectodermal dysplasia — to whom should the patient be referred?
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Correct answer: A. Dermatologist only
- A. Correct. Ectodermal dysplasia requires a multidisciplinary approach coordinated by a pediatric dentist: prosthetics, orthodontics, dermatology, ophthalmology, and genetics.
- B. Incorrect. Endocrinology is not the primary referral.
- C. Incorrect. Dermatology is part of the team but not the sole referral.
- D. Incorrect. Implants are contraindicated until facial bone growth is complete (late adolescence).
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