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Pediatric Ch. 15
Deciduous Teeth
Question | Answer |
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When do deciduous teeth begin to develop | 5th month gestation |
When do the first deciduous teeth erupt, and which teeth are they | At 6 to (7 in text, 8 in chart) months, upper central/medial incisors |
How many teeth does a 1 year old have | 6 – 4 above, 2 below |
How is an infant born with neonatal teeth treated | They are removed to prevent the possibility of choking should they fall out |
When is a delay in teething significant | If other forms of immaturity or illness are present |
In which order are deciduous teeth shed | In the order they appear |
When should the first dental visit occur | 1 year |
What antibiotics should not be given before 8 years of age, and why | Tetracycline – they stain the teeth a yellowish brown |
What is the purpose of deciduous teeth | To serve in digestion and development of the jaw |
What is likely to occur if deciduous teeth are lost too early | Permanent teeth become poorly aligned |
At what age should nonnutritive sucking be discontinued | By 3 years |
When does a nurse check to ensure a child has a toothbrush | 1 year |
How long should parents supervise toothbrushing | 7 years |
When do the upper deciduous medial incisors erupt | 6 – 8 months |
When do the upper deciduous lateral incisors erupt | 12 to 14 months |
When do the upper deciduous canines erupt | 18 to 20 months |
When do the upper deciduous 1st molars erupt | 12 to 14 months |
When do the upper deciduous 2nd molars erupt | 28 to 32 months |
When do the lower deciduous medial incisors erupt | 8 to 10 months |
When do the lower deciduous lateral incisors erupt | 8 to 10 months |
When do the lower deciduous canines erupt | 18 to 20 months |
When do the lower deciduous 1st molars erupt | 12 to 14 months |
When do the lower deciduous 2nd molars erupt | 28 to 32 months |
Which deciduous teeth erupt at 6 to 8 months | Upper medial incisors |
Which deciduous teeth erupt at 8 to 10 months | Lower medial incisors - Lateral incisors |
Which deciduous teeth erupt at 12 to 14 months | 1st molars |
Which deciduous teeth erupt at 28 to 32 months | 2nd molars |
What is the order of deciduous teeth eruption | Upper medial incisors, Lower medial & lower lateral incisors, Upper lateral incisors & 1st molars, Canines, 2nd Molars |