Pediatric Dentistry · single question

Most appropriate next step for the 3-year-old with ectodermal dysplasia:

  1. Refer to a pediatric dentist for dental treatment
  2. Refer to a multidisciplinary team for treatment
  3. Begin treatment immediately
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Correct answer: B. Refer to a multidisciplinary team for treatment

  • A. A pediatric dentist alone cannot address the systemic, multi-system nature of ED.
  • B. Correct. ED affects multiple systems; coordinated multidisciplinary care (pediatrics, dermatology, prosthodontics, etc.) is appropriate.
  • C. Immediate isolated dental treatment is premature without multidisciplinary planning.

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