Medicos creen que el n�mero de dientes extraidos al adolescente puede ser record mundial

Medicos creen que el n�mero de dientes extraidos al adolescente puede ser record mundial

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Biology, Science, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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A 17-year-old Indian named Ashik Gawai underwent surgery in Bombay to remove 232 teeth due to a rare condition called adontoma complex. This condition caused severe dental pain and inflammation for over 18 months. After local doctors failed to diagnose him, he was referred to specialists in Bombay. The surgery might set a world record for the number of teeth extracted. Gawai is currently under observation, and the case was reported by Luis Velarde from the Associated Press.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What rare condition did Ashik Gawai suffer from that led to the removal of 232 teeth?

Gingivitis

Complex odontoma

Hyperdontia

Ameloblastoma

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did Ashik Gawai experience dental pain before seeking help in Bombay?

18 months

12 months

6 months

24 months

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What symptom did Ashik Gawai experience every time he ate?

Tooth decay

Headache

Burning sensation in the gums

Nausea

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the doctors in Ashik Gawai's hometown suggest when they couldn't diagnose his condition?

To wait and see if it improves

To try home remedies

To visit a hospital in Bombay

To consult a dentist

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do doctors believe about the number of teeth extracted from Ashik Gawai?

It is a common occurrence

It might be a world record

It is a minor case

It is not significant