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A thorough '''oral examination''' should enable the persistent deciduous teeth to be found.

A thorough '''oral examination''' should enable the persistent deciduous teeth to be found.

'''Radiographs''' help distinguish deciduous from permanent dentition, determine the location of the developing permanent tooth/teeth, and the integrity of the deciduous [[Enamel Organ#Root|tooth root]] structure.

'''Radiographs''' help distinguish deciduous from permanent dentition, determine the location of the developing permanent tooth/teeth, and the integrity of the deciduous [[Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology#Root|tooth root]] structure.

==Treatment==

==Treatment==

'''Dental radiographs''' should be taken post-extraction to confirm complete removal of the deciduous tooth and to document the condition of the permanent tooth.

'''Dental radiographs''' should be taken post-extraction to confirm complete removal of the deciduous tooth and to document the condition of the permanent tooth.

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