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What is the most common affected type of dentition by ankylosis?
What is the most common affected type of dentition by ankylosis?
How does tapping an ankylosed tooth differ from tapping a normal tooth?
How does tapping an ankylosed tooth differ from tapping a normal tooth?
What is the typical mobility status of an ankylosed tooth?
What is the typical mobility status of an ankylosed tooth?
How is ankylosis diagnosed radiographically?
How is ankylosis diagnosed radiographically?
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What is the typical prognosis of deciduous tooth ankylosis?
What is the typical prognosis of deciduous tooth ankylosis?
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What is the difference between natal teeth and neonatal teeth in terms of timing of eruption?
What is the difference between natal teeth and neonatal teeth in terms of timing of eruption?
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What is the prevailing theory regarding the etiology of premature eruption of natal and neonatal teeth?
What is the prevailing theory regarding the etiology of premature eruption of natal and neonatal teeth?
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What is the most common type of natal and neonatal teeth in terms of dentition affected?
What is the most common type of natal and neonatal teeth in terms of dentition affected?
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How are natal and neonatal teeth clinically classified based on their characteristics?
How are natal and neonatal teeth clinically classified based on their characteristics?
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Why is correct diagnosis of natal and neonatal teeth important for the maintenance of normal dentition?
Why is correct diagnosis of natal and neonatal teeth important for the maintenance of normal dentition?
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What is the most appropriate initial consideration before deciding on the treatment of a supernumerary tooth in a newborn?
What is the most appropriate initial consideration before deciding on the treatment of a supernumerary tooth in a newborn?
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What is the main reason for considering the maintenance of an erupted tooth in a newborn as the first treatment option?
What is the main reason for considering the maintenance of an erupted tooth in a newborn as the first treatment option?
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What condition can occur if a natal or neonatal tooth rubs the ventral surface of the tongue during feeding?
What condition can occur if a natal or neonatal tooth rubs the ventral surface of the tongue during feeding?
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What is the preferred approach if conservative treatment fails to correct Riga-Fede disease caused by a natal or neonatal tooth?
What is the preferred approach if conservative treatment fails to correct Riga-Fede disease caused by a natal or neonatal tooth?
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After extracting a tooth causing Riga-Fede disease, what post-extraction procedure is indicated to prevent further complications?
After extracting a tooth causing Riga-Fede disease, what post-extraction procedure is indicated to prevent further complications?
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Delayed tooth eruption can be caused by failure of the follicle of an erupting tooth to unite with the mucosa.
Delayed tooth eruption can be caused by failure of the follicle of an erupting tooth to unite with the mucosa.
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Gingival enlargement resulting from various causes might cause an impediment to tooth eruption.
Gingival enlargement resulting from various causes might cause an impediment to tooth eruption.
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Mucosal barrier has no impact on the eruption of teeth
Mucosal barrier has no impact on the eruption of teeth
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