Which condition may cause children to demonstrate premature exfoliation of the primary dentition as well as premature eruption of the permanent teeth?

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Hyperthyroidism in children may lead to premature exfoliation of deciduous teeth and premature eruption of permanent teeth. Diabetes does not cause premature exfoliation or eruption of teeth. Hypothyroidism may cause delayed eruption of teeth. The chief oral manifestation of hyperparathyroidism is the appearance of well-defined unilocular and multilocular radiolucencies.

Which Condition May Cause Children to Demonstrate Premature Exfoliation of the Primary