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For the same patient (suspected ectodermal dysplasia, no developing teeth on panoramic) — what is the most appropriate next step?

  1. Send the child to a pediatric dentist only, with no other referral
  2. Refer the child to a physician/geneticist for syndromic medical workup, alongside ongoing pediatric dental management
  3. Have the family wait until the child is older to do anything
  4. Begin denture/prosthetic fabrication immediately without any further workup
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Correct answer: B. Refer the child to a physician/geneticist for syndromic medical workup, alongside ongoing pediatric dental management

Ectodermal dysplasia is a syndromic, genetic condition with implications well beyond the mouth (thermoregulation, skin, hair, sometimes other organ systems). The child needs a coordinated medical/genetic workup in addition to pediatric dental management (which will eventually include prosthetic rehabilitation for missing teeth).

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