Pediatric Dentistry · single question
Which gene mutation is responsible for primary failure of eruption (PFE)?
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Correct answer: B. PTH1R
PTH1R (parathyroid hormone 1 receptor) gene mutations are definitively associated with primary failure of eruption. These teeth fail to respond to orthodontic forces and may ankylose when force is applied. Family history is common, and the condition affects all teeth distal to the first affected tooth.
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