Most children would benefit from a radiographic examination within 12 months following the eruption of the first primary tooth

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE
Explanation: Unless an accident, toothache, or other unusual circumstance causes a need for radiographs, the selection criteria guidelines suggest that the first radiographic survey may not be necessary until all the primary teeth have erupted, preventing a visual inspection of the proximal (contact) surfaces via a clinical inspection.

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a. rinsing b. developing c. fixing d. drying

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What part of the tooth is connected to ligaments that are connected to the jaw?

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