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ADA NBDE National Board Dental Part II

Category - NBDE II

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When a tooth erupts in the wrong place, it is:
  1. Class III pattern
  2. Ectopic eruption
  3. Lateral eruption
  4. Appositional growth
Explanation
Answer: B - When a tooth erupts in the wrong place, it is an ectopic eruption. It is common in the maxillary first molars and mandibular incisors. In most cases, the eruption is self-correcting. Untreated, these teeth are susceptible to decay. If decay is evident, the tooth should be extracted.
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