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The congenital absence of ONE tooth (excluding third molars) is specifically termed:

  1. Ectodermal dysplasia
  2. Anodontia
  3. Oligodontia
  4. Hypodontia
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Correct answer: D. Hypodontia

Hypodontia = congenital absence of 1-5 teeth. Oligodontia = absence of ≥6 teeth. Anodontia = complete absence (rare, associated with ectodermal dysplasia). Third molars excluded from count (very common absence).

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