Which of the following terms means "the absence of teeth"?
A) Supernumerary
B) Hypodontia
C) Anomaly
D) Mesiodens
B
Explanation: A) Anodontia refers to a congenital absence of teeth. Any tooth in the dental arch may fail to develop.
B) Anodontia refers to a congenital absence of teeth. Any tooth in the dental arch may fail to develop.
C) Anodontia refers to a congenital absence of teeth. Any tooth in the dental arch may fail to develop.
D) Anodontia refers to a congenital absence of teeth. Any tooth in the dental arch may fail to develop.
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