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[Georgian]

Which is the most common retained deciduous tooth?
a.Maxillary 1 molar b.Maxillary 2 molar
c.Mandibular 1 molar d.Mandibular 2 molar

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[sagi]

Which is the most common retained deciduous tooth?
a.Maxillary 1 molar b.Maxillary 2 molar
c.Mandibular 1 molar d.Mandibular 2 molar

I think its mandibular 2 molar

 

[evamm]

I think its mandibular 2 molar

Could you explain why? and where did you get it?
thanks

 

[sagi]

Could you explain why? and where did you get it?
thanks

Retained teeth are most often ankylosed. According to Shafer (oral path), the deciduous tooth most commonly ankylosed or submerged is mand 2 molar. So, as I told before, I think it is mand 2 molar.

 

[Georgian]

Hi sagi,thanks for the answer.
Cud u answer this too?
Which of the following causes a marked change in the oral microbial flora?
a.ingestion of solid food b.eruption of permanent teeth
c.puberty
I dont remember the other two options,but they also look pretty close,but which do u think would affect the oral flora on the whole?