Primary Tooth Eruption

Question 1

What is the order of eruption for primary teeth?

Answer 1

1,2,4,3,5

Question 2

When do central incisors erupt in the primary dentition?

Answer 2

6-12 months (lowers first)

Question 3

When do lateral incisors erupt in the primary dentition?

Answer 3

9-16 months

Question 4

When do canines erupt in primary dentition?

Answer 4

16-23 months

Question 5

When does the first primary molar erupt?

Answer 5

13-18 months

Question 6

When does the second primary molar erupt?

Answer 6

23-33 months

Question 7

What is the age of the mixed dentition?

Answer 7

6-11 years

Question 8

What anatomical features should be present in the primary dentition to enable smooth transition to permanent dentition?

Answer 8

Space between lower centrals to allow for space.

Primate space mesial to upper canines and distal to lower canines.