Pediatric Dentistry · single question
For this child with suspected ectodermal dysplasia, the appropriate next step is to:
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Correct answer: A. Refer to a pediatrician/physician for systemic evaluation
- A. Correct. A suspected syndrome warrants referral to a pediatrician for systemic work-up and coordinated multidisciplinary care.
- B. Implants are not placed in a growing 3-year-old.
- C. Ignoring a syndromic presentation is inappropriate.
- D. Antibiotics do not treat ectodermal dysplasia.
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