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Which one tooth is adjacent and distal to the primary maxillary second molar in a 7-year-old?

a) Primary maxillary first molar
b) Primary maxillary second molar
c) Primary maxillary first incisor
d) Primary maxillary second incisor

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Final answer:

The options given do not include the correct answer for what tooth is adjacent and distal to the primary maxillary second molar in a 7-year-old, as the next tooth in the sequence would be a permanent premolar, not present in the options.

Step-by-step explanation:

The answer to the question regarding which tooth is adjacent and distal to the primary maxillary second molar in a 7-year-old is not listed among the options provided. By the time a child is 7 years old, they are likely starting to lose their primary (baby) teeth and begin having their permanent teeth emerge. The primary maxillary second molar would be adjacent to the first molar and distal to the first molar or the primary maxillary first incisor depending on the context of the question since it is not specified if we're looking for the tooth distal to it in primary or permanent dentition. However, the permanent teeth that emerge following the loss of primary second molars are typically premolars, which are not listed as options. Therefore, we can't provide a correct answer based on the options given (a-d).

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